Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370
99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SH100 was manufactured 13 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH100 scores versus the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W370
SH100 | W370 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SH100
W370 | SH100 |
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Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W370
SH100 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 offers physical 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 vs the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and W370.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SH100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $230 |