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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 13 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV300F scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony H70

 DV300F H70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung DV300F

 H70 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony H70

 DV300F H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DV300F versus the H70.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and H70.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger DV300F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony H70
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony H70
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP88 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $199