Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 21 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony H70
Galaxy Camera 3G | H70 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
H70 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H70
Galaxy Camera 3G | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the H70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and H70.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $606 | $199 |