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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H70SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Overview
Released20112011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOtherOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.1 MP16.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200125–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD; 16.4 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS, 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites; optical format is not a physical sensor measurement
Image formatsJPEG (Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0, MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG stills, MPO/MPF 3D stills; no RAW recording. High-resolution panorama stitches 10480×4096 output, distinct from sensor resolution
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range OptimizerBIONZ imaging processor; multi-frame Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR and background-defocus modes
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.5f/3.5–5.5
Optical zoom10×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens, actual 4.25–42.5 mm. Stills 25–250 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 27–270 mm at 16:9; movies 30–300 mm at 16:9 or 37–370 mm at 4:3Sony G lens, actual 4.25–42.5 mm; ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. 25–250 mm equivalent applies to 4:3 photographs; 16:9 stills 28–280 mm, movie field of view depends on aspect/stabilisation. No filter thread or conversion-lens support in UK table
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre and spot AF; AF illuminator. No manual focusNine-point multi-area, centre, spot and tracking AF; no manual focus. Approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto to infinity from lens front. AF illuminator confirmed by exact manual and guide, despite one conflicting NO entry in UK table
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600Mechanical shutter: Intelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600
Burst detailSony UK specifies approximately 1 fps for three full-resolution frames; operating instructions give approximately 0.96-second recording intervalApproximately 10 fps at full resolution for up to ten frames; limited burst length, not sustained unlimited capture. Focus and exposure conditions/processing affect subsequent shots
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Active movie stabilisationOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modes
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–3.6 m wide or 1–2.3 m telephotoBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.05–4.8 m wide and 1–3.1 m telephoto. ISO 3200 distance claims use different conditions
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama and 12 scene modes. No aperture/shutter priority. Manual exposure provides two aperture settings at each focal length using an ND filter, rather than a continuously adjustable iris. Exposure and white-balance bracketingIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Manual and scene modes. No aperture/shutter-priority mode. Manual offers f/3.5 or f/8 wide and f/5.5 or f/13 telephoto using an ND filter, not continuously adjustable iris; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, exposure bracketing and One Push white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 Visual, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA also available. Optical zoom during recording. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit; recording conditions affect durationAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 maximum 1920×1080, 24 Mbps FX or 17 Mbps FH; 1440×1080, 9 Mbps HQ. Region-dependent 60i/50i counts interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 supports 1440×1080, 1280×720 or VGA, at 30 fps on 60i models or 25 fps on 50i models. Optical zoom while filming; approximately 29-minute clips at 25°C, MP4 file maximum approximately 2 GB; heat can stop recording earlier
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio outputBuilt-in stereo microphone and monaural playback speaker. Dolby Digital 2-channel AVCHD or AAC-LC 2-channel MP4 audio; lens/zoom operating sounds can be recorded
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 230400 colour-subpixel dots. Exact UK specifications and operating instructions agree; the Asia launch comparison sheet incorrectly lists 2.7 inchesFixed 3-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs290 photographs
Body weight164 g178 g
Release detailSony announced planned March 2011 availability in Germany and the US; Imaging Resource and Optyczne tested the sold camera in 2011. Earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony Japan 13 January 2011 announcement planned 10 February sale. Maker 2019 support notice confirms 2011 retail generation; earliest actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retained
Recording mediaApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC. 720p movies require a memory card; PRO Duo Mark 2/PRO-HG or SD Class 4 or faster recommendedApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC. Movies require PRO Duo Mark 2/PRO-HG or SD Class 4 or faster
PortsType 3a multi terminal for SD/HD component AV output, USB 2.0 and DC input. Supplied USB/AV cable; compatible optional component cable needed for HD output. No HDMIHDMI mini jack plus Type 3b multi connector for SD AV output, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and DC input; cables/adapters vary by purpose, HDMI cable separately sold
Wireless connections–Built-in GPS and compass. TransferJet availability depends on regional device mark and compatible Memory Stick; Eye-Fi uses separately supplied card rather than built-in Wi-Fi. Sony 2019 notice advises disabling automatic time correction after GPS week rollover and resetting date; location and area correction remain unaffected
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 optional. Typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh at 3.6 V. Approximately 290 images/145 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions; 145 is minutes, not the shot countNP-BG1 supplied, optional NP-FG1 supported; typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh, 3.6 V. UK maker claims 290 CIPA photographs/145 minutes; Japanese specs and English instructions claim 300/150 with GPS off. UK headline retained and difference explicit. Separate 70-minute movie battery test uses AVCHD HQ, repeated 29-minute clips and no zoom; playback 4400 images/220 minutes is another test
ChargingExternal BC-CSGD charger: approximately 270-minute normal charge or 330-minute full charge from depleted NP-BG1 at 25°C; not USB chargingIn-camera USB charging using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B adapter or computer, camera off; approximately 270 minutes from depleted battery at 25°C. USB power supply available for playback/computer connection, not shooting
Dimensions101.6×57.6×28.6 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)101.6×57.6×28.6 mm width×height×depth, CIPA compliant
Weight detailSony UK specifies 164 g body only; 194 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditions178 g body only, 208 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo in UK and Japanese exact tables. English/Spanish US instruction PDF labels 178 g including battery/media, conflicting with exact maker tables; body-only headline retained
ColoursBlack, silver, red and blue; regional availability variesBlack, gold, white, red and blue in Japanese maker announcement; regional finish names/availability differ
In the boxNP-BG1 battery and case, BC-CSGD charger, USB/AV multi-terminal cable, wrist strap, software/user-guide disc and instructions; mains lead varies by regionNP-BG1 battery and battery case, Type 3b USB cable, AC-UB10/UB10B adapter, wrist strap, software disc and instructions; mains lead region-dependent

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