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Sony H70 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony H70 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony H70 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H70 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W710 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the H70 scores against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W710

 H70 W710 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony H70

 W710 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W710

 H70 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the H70 against the W710.

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and W710.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged H70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H70
Street photography with Sony W710
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H70
Vlogging with Sony W710
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 194 gr (0.43 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $90