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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX100 and Samsung SH100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was introduced 3 months earlier than the SH100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX100 grades versus the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung SH100

 NX100 SH100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung NX100

 SH100 NX100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung SH100

 NX100 SH100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 versus the SH100.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and SH100 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX100 will produce greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Samsung SH100 Street photography info
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
66
great battery life (420 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (420 shots)
no Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
31
has image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung SH100
 Samsung NX100Samsung SH100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung SH100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) -
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
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