Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A230
SH100 | A230 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung SH100
A230 | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A230
SH100 | A230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Samsung SH100 versus Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and A230 is 99 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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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 |