Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V
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Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below, we are matching up the Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe H70 was released 4 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the H70 grades against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony HX400V
H70 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony H70
HX400V | H70 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony HX400V
H70 | HX400V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H70 vs the HX400V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.
Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and HX400V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H70 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 grams (0.43 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $199 | $448 |