Sony H70 vs Sony HX5

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony H70 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the H70 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The H70 was brought out 7 months later than the HX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H70 matches up versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the H70 against the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and HX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H70 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H70 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer H70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.