Samsung SH100 vs Sony S950

Below, we are comparing the Samsung SH100 vs Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was released 23 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH100 grades against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH100 vs the S950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and S950 is 99 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and S950.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SH100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.