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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was released 20 months before the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony H70

 HZ10W H70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung HZ10W

 H70 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony H70

 HZ10W H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W against the H70.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and H70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H70 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony H70
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (249g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony H70
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Alternate name WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $199