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Sony H70 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H70 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the H70 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H70 was launched 7 months after the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the H70 grades against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX5

 H70 WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony H70

 WX5 H70 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX5

 H70 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the H70 vs the WX5.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and WX5.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer H70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H70
Travel photography with Sony WX5
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H70
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $250