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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A380

 SH100 A380 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung SH100

 A380 SH100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A380

 SH100 A380 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 size comparison

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

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony A380
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
26
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
Sony A380 Travel photography info
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony A380
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
9
no video recording
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A380
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-04 2009-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4230 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $899