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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was revealed 6 months prior to the W550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SH100 grades vs the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W550

 SH100 W550 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung SH100

 W550 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W550

 SH100 W550 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 comes with external dimensions 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 W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SH100 vs the W550.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and W550 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and W550.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
Sony W550 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony W550 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W550 Sports photography highlights
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
Sony W550 Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Sony W550
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W550
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 - 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Cost at launch $200 $119