Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was introduced 18 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH100 grades versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH100 vs the TX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and TX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung SH100 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SH100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.