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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was launched 24 months later than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX2F matches up vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sony H70

 EX2F H70 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung EX2F

 H70 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sony H70

 EX2F H70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F compared to the H70.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and H70.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H70 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX2F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (294g)
low resolution (12MP)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sony H70
71
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (294g)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sony H70
 Samsung EX2FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung EX2F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-12-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology AMOLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $478 $199