Samsung SH100 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung SH100 and Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 6 months before the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH100 grades against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SH100 and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and HX9V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and HX9V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.