Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX10 and Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very close but the NX10 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The NX10 was launched 9 months before the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX10 scores vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony H70
NX10 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung NX10
H70 | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony H70
NX10 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX10 and Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX10 vs the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and H70 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and H70.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony H70 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $626 | $199 |