Sony H70 vs Sony W530

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony H70 and Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed about the same time to the W530 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H70 scores versus the W530 with respect to 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-W530. The full galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H70 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the H70 compared to the W530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and W530.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.