Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H70

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1100 and Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was introduced 2 years after the H70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1100 grades against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1100 and Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 versus the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and H70.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.