Clicky

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 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 A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A200, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The SH100 was introduced 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH100 matches up versus the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A200

 SH100 A200 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2008More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung SH100

 A200 SH100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A200

 SH100 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 has got outer dimensions 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 A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SH100 and the A200.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and A200 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and A200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung SH100 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SH100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
9
no video
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A200
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-04 2008-07-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4230 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $100