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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W370

 SH100 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung SH100

 W370 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W370

 SH100 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony W370
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony W370
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
33
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W370
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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