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Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH100 was announced 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH100 scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony G3

 SH100 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung SH100

 G3 SH100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony G3

 SH100 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 versus the G3.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and G3 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and G3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SH100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
36
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony G3
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4230 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $200