Sony H70 vs Sony WX10
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony H70 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe H70 was unveiled at a similar time to the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H70 matches up versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX10
H70 | WX10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony H70
WX10 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX10
H70 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H70 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Sony H70 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the H70 vs the WX10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and WX10.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-BG1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $200 |