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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 WB1100F vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was launched 3 years after the H70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB1100F grades vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H70

 WB1100F H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung WB1100F

 H70 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H70

 WB1100F H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F has got outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F and the H70.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and H70 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and H70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WB1100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony H70
54
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
23
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony H70
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 gr (1.13 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 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 SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $199