Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony H70 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable but the H70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The H70 was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the H70 grades against the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H70 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H70 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the H70 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The H70 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older H70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.