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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung SH100 and Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was unveiled 13 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SH100 grades versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony S2100

 SH100 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung SH100

 S2100 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony S2100

 SH100 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 comes with outside measurements 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH100 vs the S2100.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and S2100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and S2100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung SH100 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SH100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SH100
Street photography with Sony S2100
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony S2100
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $0