Samsung PL210 vs Sony H70
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
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Its time to look more closely at the Samsung PL210 and Sony H70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe PL210 was announced very close to the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the PL210 grades against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Sony H70
| PL210 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung PL210
| H70 | PL210 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Sony H70
| PL210 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL210 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PL210 and the H70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and H70 is 99 and 93 respectively.
Samsung PL210 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and H70.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H70 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Samsung PL210 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.60 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 194 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $200 | $199 |