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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was revealed 13 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SH100 matches up vs the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W310

 SH100 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung SH100

 W310 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W310

 SH100 W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SH100 versus Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 against the W310.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and W310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SH100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony W310
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SH100
Street photography with Sony W310
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W310 Vlogging highlights
33
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W310
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $150