Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2012
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Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SH100 was announced 14 months before the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH100 matches up versus the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX20
| SH100 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung SH100
| TX20 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX20
| SH100 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 has got external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SH100 versus the TX20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and TX20.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX20 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $330 |
