Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be comparing the Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H70 was launched 16 months earlier than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the H70 scores against the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the H70 against the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.