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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 21 months after the SH100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung SH100

 Galaxy Camera 4G SH100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SH100 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SH100

 Galaxy Camera 4G SH100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the SH100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SH100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
36
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
33
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SH100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung SH100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung SH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution - 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) -
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $550 $200