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Sony H70 vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sony H70 and Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H70 was released within a month of the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the H70 grades against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony WX9

 H70 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony H70

 WX9 H70 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony WX9

 H70 WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 enjoys outer measurements 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the H70 and the WX9.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H70 and WX9.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H70
Street photography with Sony WX9
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H70 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Sony H70 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear Photo LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $188