Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SH100 was unveiled 13 months later than the TX7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH100 grades vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 versus the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SH100 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SH100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.