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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony H70

 NX10 H70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung NX10

 H70 NX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony H70

 NX10 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Sony H70
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Sony H70
62
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
24
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony H70
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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