Sony H70 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony H70 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H70 was released 18 months earlier than the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the H70 scores versus the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H70 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the H70 compared to the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.