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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was released 7 months later than the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB210 scores against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony H70

 WB210 H70 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung WB210

 H70 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony H70

 WB210 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB210 vs the H70.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and H70.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger WB210 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (174 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony H70
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average (174g)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony H70
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $279 $199