Sony H70 vs Sony W730
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Sony H70 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H70 was announced 24 months before the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the H70 scores versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony W730
H70 | W730 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony H70
W730 | H70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony W730
H70 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 comes with physical 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) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Sony H70 vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the H70 versus the W730.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and W730.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged H70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H70 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Form 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $199 | $138 |