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Sony H70 vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony H70 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H70 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the H70 scores versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX150

 H70 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony H70

 WX150 H70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX150

 H70 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony H70 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony H70 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the H70 against the WX150.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H70 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and WX150.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged H70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H70
Sports photography with Sony WX150
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (133g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H70
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 194g (0.43 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $300