Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SH100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.