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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX10

 SH100 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung SH100

 TX10 SH100 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX10

 SH100 TX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
features touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony TX10
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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