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Sony H70 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony H70 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony H70 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H70 was revealed very close to the W560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the H70 matches up against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W560

 H70 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony H70

 W560 H70 

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W560

 H70 W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 has got outside 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H70 and the W560.

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and W560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H70
Landscape photography with Sony W560
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Sony H70 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $139