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Sony H70 vs Sony QX10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony H70 versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H70 was revealed 3 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H70 grades vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony QX10

 H70 QX10 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony H70

 QX10 H70 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony QX10

 H70 QX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H70 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Sony H70 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the H70 vs the QX10.

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and QX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony QX10 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H70
Street photography with Sony QX10
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography details
Sony QX10 Travel photography details
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H70
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony H70 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony QX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2011-01-06 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $250