Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66
99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH100 was introduced 14 months prior to the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SH100 scores vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX66
SH100 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung SH100
TX66 | SH100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX66
SH100 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 comes with external measurements 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) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 against the TX66.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and TX66.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SH100 will be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2012-02-28 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | - | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
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 All around 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $350 |