Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony H70
GX-10 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung GX-10
H70 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | September 2006 | Newer by 52 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony H70
GX-10 | H70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and H70 is 59 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |