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Sony H70 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony H70 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was launched 6 months prior to the WX30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the H70 grades versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX30

 H70 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony H70

 WX30 H70 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX30

 H70 WX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 provides outside 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the H70 against the WX30.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H70
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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 One One
Retail pricing $199 $259