Sony H70 vs Sony RX100
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Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony RX100
H70 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony H70
RX100 | H70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony RX100
H70 | RX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $199 | $448 |