Sony H70 vs Sony TX7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony H70 and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the H70 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H70 was announced 13 months after the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the H70 matches up vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H70 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony H70 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the H70 versus the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H70 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H70 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern H70 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.