Sony H70 vs Sony RX10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony H70 vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the H70 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The H70 was introduced 4 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the H70 grades versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Sony H70 vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the H70 versus the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and RX10 is 93 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and RX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H70 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.