Sony H70 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony H70 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the H70 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The H70 was released 10 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H70 grades vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H70 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H70 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the H70 and the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H70 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H70 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older H70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.