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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH100 was released 20 months later than the A230 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH100 grades versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A230

 SH100 A230 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung SH100

 A230 SH100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A230

 SH100 A230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 has physical 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) while the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH100 versus the A230.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and A230 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and A230.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung SH100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
Sony A230 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A230 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony A230
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A230
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-04 2009-05-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $569