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Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB350F versus Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was brought out 3 years after the H70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB350F grades against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony H70

 WB350F H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung WB350F

 H70 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony H70

 WB350F H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F comes with external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB350F versus the H70.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and H70.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB350F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sony H70
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony H70
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $260 $199