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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST150F and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was launched 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST150F scores vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony H70

 ST150F H70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung ST150F

 H70 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony H70

 ST150F H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST150F vs the H70.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and H70.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ST150F should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony H70
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony H70
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony H70
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony H70
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $199