Olympus 7010 vs Sony H70

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 7010 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 17 months before the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7010 grades vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and H70.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H70 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.