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Sony H70 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony H70 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony H70 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the H70 grades against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W610

 H70 W610 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony H70

 W610 H70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W610

 H70 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H70 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the H70 vs the W610.

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and W610.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H70 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged H70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H70
Vlogging with Sony W610
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Sony H70 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $200