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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured about the same time to the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH100 matches up versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX100V

 SH100 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SH100

 TX100V SH100 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX100V

 SH100 TX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH100 vs the TX100V.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX100V to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (147g)
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $380