• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-H70 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 269g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Sony DSC-H70

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    750 mm vs 250 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 145 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.5 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S8000

Sony DSC-H70
Nikon S8000
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon SX700 HS
Nikon S8000
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony DSC-H55

Sony DSC-H70
Sony DSC-H55
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon SX700 HS
Sony DSC-H55
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm T400

Sony DSC-H70
Fujifilm T400
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon SX700 HS
Fujifilm T400
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Sony DSC-H70
Panasonic ZS40
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Canon SX700 HS
Panasonic ZS40
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Sony DSC-H70
Canon SX710 HS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Canon SX700 HS
Canon SX710 HS
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
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