Samsung SH100 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SH100 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX100 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH100 grades against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 versus the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and RX100 II is 99 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 II will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.