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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70

Portability
88
Imaging
33
Features
54
Overall
41
Samsung TL500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as EX1
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was introduced 6 months before the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL500 matches up versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Sony H70

 TL500 H70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung TL500

 H70 TL500 

Common features in the Samsung TL500 and Sony H70

 TL500 H70 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TL500 and the H70.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL500 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL500 and H70.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL500 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H70 will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL500 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL500
Travel photography with Sony H70
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL500 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
64
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL500 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL500 and Sony H70
 Samsung TL500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Otherwise known as EX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 386 grams (0.85 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 129 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $527 $199