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Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony H70
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung SH100 versus Sony H70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was brought out about the same time to the H70 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH100 grades vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony H70

 SH100 H70 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung SH100

 H70 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony H70

 SH100 H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions 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 SH100 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SH100 against the H70.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and H70 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SH100
Sports photography with Sony H70
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
36
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
33
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony H70
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $199