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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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 WB700 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was released about the same time to the H70 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the WB700 grades against the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony H70

 WB700 H70 
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung WB700

 H70 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony H70

 WB700 H70 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB700 vs the H70.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and H70 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and H70.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony H70
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony H70
70
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony H70
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony H70
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $199