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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung SH100 and Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SH100 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH100 scores versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A7S

 SH100 A7S 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung SH100

 A7S SH100 
RevealedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A7S

 SH100 A7S 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 against the A7S.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and A7S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung SH100 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competitors (489g)
very good ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony A7S
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
environment proof
bad battery power (360 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S Landscape photography features
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
34
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors (489g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A7S
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-04 2014-04-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
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 display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 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
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic 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 - 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $1,998