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Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Renewed by Sony HX300
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Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony HX200V

 H70 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony H70

 HX200V H70 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony HX200V

 H70 HX200V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

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.

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H70
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (450 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
great battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (583 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $480