Sony H70 vs Sony TX20

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony H70 versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was launched 13 months prior to the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H70 grades against the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H70 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the H70 compared to the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and TX20.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older H70 will be behind in sensor technology.