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Nikon L610 vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L610 versus Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L610 was unveiled 20 months after the H70 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L610 scores vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony H70

 L610 H70 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon L610

 H70 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony H70

 L610 H70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 versus Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L610 versus the H70.

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and H70.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer L610 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (120 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix L610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $199