Sony H70 vs Sony WX500

Below is a extended review of the Sony H70 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was unveiled 5 years before the WX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the H70 scores against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need 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") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H70 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the H70 compared to the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H70 and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.