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Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 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 a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Sony a5000
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung SH100 and Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was brought out 4 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH100 matches up vs the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony a5100

 SH100 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung SH100

 a5100 SH100 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony a5100

 SH100 a5100 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 features outside 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH100 compared to the a5100.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and a5100 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and a5100.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will offer extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony a5100 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
82
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
Sony a5100 Sports photography advice
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
great battery life (400 shots)
features focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
33
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony a5100
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha a5100
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-04 2014-08-17
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4230 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $448