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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung SH100 and Sony A7 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was released 4 years prior to the A7 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SH100 scores against the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A7 II

 SH100 A7 II 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung SH100

 A7 II SH100 
IntroducedNovember 2014January 2011Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A7 II

 SH100 A7 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 features outside measurements 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) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 versus the A7 II.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and A7 II is 99 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and A7 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
Sony A7 II Sports photography details
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
Sony A7 II Travel photography info
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
37
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-04 2014-11-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $1,456