Sony NEX-7 vs Sony H70

Below, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony H70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and H70 (16MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-7 was introduced 12 months later than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-7 scores vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 features outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-7 vs the H70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and H70 is 84 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and H70.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-7 will render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer NEX-7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.