Sony H70 vs Sony W350

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony H70 vs Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H70 was released 13 months later than the W350 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H70 scores against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 comes with physical dimensions 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H70 vs Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H70 versus the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and W350.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger H70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.