Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony H70
ST100 | H70 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung ST100
H70 | ST100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony H70
ST100 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |