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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Samsung GX-20
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 GX-10 vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was introduced 5 years prior to the H70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-10 grades against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony H70

 GX-10 H70 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung GX-10

 H70 GX-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2006Newer by 52 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony H70

 GX-10 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 compared to the H70.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and H70 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and H70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H70 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
Portrait photography with Sony H70
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
29
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony H70
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-09-21 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 gr (1.75 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $850 $199