Sony H70 vs Sony TX30

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony H70 versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H70 matches up vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Sony H70 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the H70 compared to the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and TX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX30 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.