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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The SH100 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH100 scores against the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A7R IV

 SH100 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung SH100

 A7R IV SH100 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2011More modern by 103 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A7R IV

 SH100 A7R IV 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SH100 versus the A7R IV.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and A7R IV is 99 and 62 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SH100 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide greater detail having an extra 47MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
88
you can focus manually
MP count great (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
36
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (670 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
33
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-04 2019-07-16
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4230 x 3240 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO - 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $200 $3,498