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Sony H70 vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony H70 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony H70 and Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was introduced within a month of the W570 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H70 scores against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W570

 H70 W570 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony H70

 W570 H70 

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W570

 H70 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H70 features 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H70 versus the W570.

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and W570.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H70
Travel photography with Sony W570
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $159