Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H70

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 2 years after the H70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the H70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and H70.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Galaxy Camera should have an advantage in sensor technology.