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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was announced 6 months earlier than the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH100 matches up versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX55

 SH100 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung SH100

 TX55 SH100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX55

 SH100 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 enjoys physical dimensions 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) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 and the TX55.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
33
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
34
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony TX55
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 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
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $350