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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony H70, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was released 18 months prior to the H70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL720 matches up against the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sony H70

 SL720 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung SL720

 H70 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sony H70

 SL720 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Samsung SL720 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL720 and the H70.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and H70.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H70 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL720
Street photography with Sony H70
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung SL720 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sony H70
 Samsung SL720Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL720 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Alternate name PL70 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $199