Samsung SH100 vs Sony W230

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was announced 23 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SH100 grades against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SH100 compared to the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and W230 is 99 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and W230.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SH100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.