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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX66

 SH100 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung SH100

 TX66 SH100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX66

 SH100 TX66 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SH100
Sports photography with Sony TX66
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery power (250 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
37
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
33
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony TX66
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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