Samsung SH100 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A7S III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively close but the SH100 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was unveiled 10 years before the A7S III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH100 scores versus the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A7S III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SH100 and the A7S III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and A7S III is 99 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and A7S III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SH100 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.