Sony H70 vs Sony W620
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
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Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W620
H70 | W620 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H70
W620 | H70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W620
H70 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony H70 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $102 |