Sony H70 vs Sony W690

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony H70 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was unveiled 13 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H70 matches up vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony H70 and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the H70 and the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and W690.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged H70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.