Sony H70 vs Sony W510

Below, we are reviewing the Sony H70 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was released very close to the W510 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the H70 grades against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H70 has got exterior 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) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the H70 and the W510.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.