Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SH100

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SH100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was brought out 3 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 and the SH100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and SH100 is 83 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and SH100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SH100 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.