What is the sensor and image processor?
16.1 megapixel effective, 1/2.3-inch Sony Super HAD CCD sensor. Maximum still resolution: 4608 × 3456 (4:3). ISO range: Auto, 80–3200. Aspect ratios supported: 4:3 and 16:9 .
What is the zoom range and lens specification?
10x optical zoom Sony G Lens, 4.3–42.5mm (35mm equivalent: 25–250mm). Maximum aperture: f/3.5 (wide) – f/5.5 (tele). Lens construction: 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspherical elements. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization built in.
What are the video and display specifications?
HD video recording: 1280 × 720 at 30fps (Fine 9Mbps / Standard 6Mbps), MP4 format with monaural audio. Optical zoom is usable during recording. Rear display: 3.0-inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots. No touchscreen, no viewfinder. Note: the LCD can be difficult to see in bright sunlight even at maximum brightness.
What are the shooting and autofocus features?
Focus modes: Multi AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Face Detection (Adult/Child). Macro focus distance: approx. 1.9 inches (wide). Full manual mode available with aperture and shutter speed control (aperture limited to two settings per focal length via ND filter; shutter 30–1/1600 sec). Exposure bracketing (±0.3/0.7/1.0 EV, 3 shots). Burst mode: approx. 1.7 fps, limited to 3 shots. Sweep Panorama supported for horizontal or vertical panoramas. 11 Scene Selection modes including Beach, Snow, Twilight, Pet, and High Sensitivity .
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
Dimensions: approx. 101.6 × 57.6 × 28.6 mm. Weight: approx. 194g including NP-BG1 battery and Memory Stick Duo media. Storage: Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC — dual slot design supports both card types. Eye-Fi wireless SDHC card supported. Battery: NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion, approx. 290 shots per CIPA standard.
What are the standout features and known limitations?
The DSC-H70 was released in March 2011 as a compact travel zoom with a 10x G-lens starting at 25mm wide. It supports Sony's Sweep Panorama for easy wide shots and 720p HD video with Active Mode stabilization for handheld recording. Dual memory card slots (Memory Stick + SD) offer flexibility. Note: shooting performance is generally slow — startup takes approx. 2.2 seconds, shutter lag is 0.5s in bright light (0.7s in dim), and shot-to-shot time is 4.1 seconds without flash. The LCD is prone to glare outdoors. Available in black, red, blue, and silver .