Sony H70 vs Sony A55

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony H70 versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the H70 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The H70 was announced 5 months later than the A55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H70 scores versus the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are available at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H70 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H70 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the H70 against the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and A55.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The H70 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder.