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Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony H70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was unveiled 14 months later than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX200 grades vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony H70

 NX200 H70 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung NX200

 H70 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony H70

 NX200 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 against the H70.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher NX200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony H70
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
55
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
34
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony H70
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $818 $199