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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung PL120 versus Sony H70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL120 was released about the same time to the H70 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the PL120 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony H70

 PL120 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung PL120

 H70 PL120 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony H70

 PL120 H70 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Samsung PL120 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the PL120 compared to the H70.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and H70 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and H70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Sony H70
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony H70
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots - One
Cost at launch $150 $199