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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 13 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SH100 grades versus the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W350

 SH100 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung SH100

 W350 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W350

 SH100 W350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer dimensions 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SH100 versus the W350.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and W350.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony W350
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W350
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $200