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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung SH100 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced around the same time to the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH100 scores against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W510

 SH100 W510 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung SH100

 W510 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W510

 SH100 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH100 and the W510.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and W510.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony W510
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
37
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W510
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 - 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $99