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Sony H70 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony H70 versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed 23 months after the T900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the H70 scores versus the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony T900

 H70 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony H70

 T900 H70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony T900

 H70 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H70 features 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) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony H70 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the H70 versus the T900.

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and T900.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent H70 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H70
Sports photography with Sony T900
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $300