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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony H70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST100 was revealed 12 months prior to the H70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST100 grades versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony H70

 ST100 H70 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung ST100

 H70 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony H70

 ST100 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST100 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST100 against the H70.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H70 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (155g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
60
supports focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (155 grams)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony H70
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $199