Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100
99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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35 Features
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony S2100
SH100 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung SH100
S2100 | SH100 |
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Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony S2100
SH100 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Samsung SH100 and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |