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Sony H70 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony H70 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H70 grades against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W620

 H70 W620 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H70

 W620 H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W620

 H70 W620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H70 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony H70 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the H70 vs the W620.

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and W620.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H70 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H70
Vlogging with Sony W620
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
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