Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SH100 was launched 7 months before the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH100 scores against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX10
SH100 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung SH100
TX10 | SH100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX10
SH100 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH100 and the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and TX10.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX10 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $309 |