Sony H70 vs Sony WX5
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 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
- Launched January 2011
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX5
H70 | WX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony H70
WX5 | H70 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX5
H70 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Sony H70 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |