Samsung SH100 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung SH100 versus Sony a1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH100 grades versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Samsung SH100 versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SH100 against the a1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and a1 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and a1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail having an extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.