Sony H70 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look much closer at the Sony H70 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H70 was brought out 9 months prior to the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H70 matches up against the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Sony H70 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the H70 versus the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older H70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.