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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB35F and Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was manufactured 3 years later than the H70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB35F scores versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony H70

 WB35F H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung WB35F

 H70 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony H70

 WB35F H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB35F against the H70.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and H70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WB35F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB35F
Street photography with Sony H70
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony H70
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $199