Sony H70 vs Sony WX80

The following is a detailed review of the Sony H70 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H70 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H70 grades against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 provides external 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) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the H70 and the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and WX80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged H70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.