Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H70

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony NEX-5 and Sony H70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very close but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the H70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-5 scores vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions 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 Sony NEX-5 and Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5 against the H70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and H70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H70 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.