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Sony H70 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony H70 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed 13 months later than the W370 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H70 grades versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W370

 H70 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony H70

 W370 H70 

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W370

 H70 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 provides external 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony H70 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the H70 vs the W370.

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger H70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H70
Street photography with Sony W370
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony H70 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $230