Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70
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![Nikon Coolpix AW110 front Nikon Coolpix AW110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110/Nikon-AW110-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70/Sony-H70-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Announced July 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon AW100
- Renewed by Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon AW110 and Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The AW110 was brought out 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the AW110 grades against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony H70
AW110 | H70 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon AW110
H70 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony H70
AW110 | H70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW110 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 versus the H70.
![Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 size comparison Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and H70.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern AW110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-07-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $250 | $199 |