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Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony H70
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony H70 and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was announced very close to the TX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H70 grades against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony TX100V

 H70 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony H70

 TX100V H70 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony TX100V

 H70 TX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony H70 offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony H70 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the H70 compared to the TX100V.

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and TX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H70
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H70
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sony H70 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear Photo LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $380