Samsung SL820 vs Sony H70

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung SL820 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was announced 22 months earlier than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL820 scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL820 versus Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL820 against the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL820 and H70.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.