Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung SH100 and Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the SH100 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SH100 was released 17 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH100 grades against the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 features physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SH100 compared to the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and A380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SH100 uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern SH100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.