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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was brought out 2 years after the H70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB30F scores vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony H70

 WB30F H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung WB30F

 H70 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony H70

 WB30F H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB30F against the H70.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and H70.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WB30F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony H70
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $199