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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung SH100 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH100 matches up against the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony T900

 SH100 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung SH100

 T900 SH100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony T900

 SH100 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 provides external 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) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 against the T900.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and T900.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SH100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony T900
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $300