Sony H70 vs Sony RX100

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony H70 and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the H70 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H70 was introduced 20 months earlier than the RX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H70 scores vs the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H70 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Sony H70 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H70 and the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and RX100.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The H70 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.