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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SH100 and Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH100 grades vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony S930

 SH100 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SH100

 S930 SH100 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony S930

 SH100 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SH100 and Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 and the S930.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and S930 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and S930.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SH100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony S930
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony S930
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $219