Sony H70 vs Sony W320

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony H70 and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed 13 months after the W320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the H70 grades versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the H70 against the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and W320.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent H70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.