Sony WX30 vs Sony WX70

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony WX30 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the WX30 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX30 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WX30 grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony WX30 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX30 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony WX30 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WX30 versus the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX30 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX30 and WX70.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.