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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 21 months after the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony H70

 Galaxy Camera 4G H70 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 H70 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H70

 Galaxy Camera 4G H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the H70.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and H70.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
37
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony H70
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution - 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
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 recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $199