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Sony H70 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony H70
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony H70 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H70 was announced 4 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the H70 matches up against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX350

 H70 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H70

 WX350 H70 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX350

 H70 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H70 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony H70 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the H70 against the WX350.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the H70 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged H70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H70
Street photography with Sony WX350
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $270