Samsung SH100 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 9 months earlier than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH100 scores versus the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 versus the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and HX100V is 99 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX100V to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SH100 will be behind in sensor innovation.