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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony H70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released about the same time to the H70 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST6500 grades vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony H70

 ST6500 H70 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung ST6500

 H70 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony H70

 ST6500 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 and the H70.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and H70 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and H70.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony H70
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography advice
Sony H70 Sports photography advice
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony H70
74
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony H70
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $199