Sony H70 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony H70 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the H70 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The H70 was unveiled 7 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the H70 grades versus the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Sony H70 versus Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the H70 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and RX10 IV is 93 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H70 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.