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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony H70
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5T was revealed 2 years after the H70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-5T grades vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony H70

 NEX-5T H70 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 33 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony NEX-5T

 H70 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H70

 NEX-5T H70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5T versus the H70.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and H70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-5T provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer NEX-5T is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
Sports photography with Sony H70
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
77
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony H70
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-27 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $199