Sony H70 vs Sony RX1

In this article, we are matching up the Sony H70 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the H70 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The H70 was introduced 3 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H70 matches up vs the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 has exterior 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the H70 compared to the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and RX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The H70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.