Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V
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Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony HX200V
H70 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony H70
HX200V | H70 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony HX200V
H70 | HX200V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H70 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |