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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH100 matches up versus the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W610

 SH100 W610 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung SH100

 W610 SH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W610

 SH100 W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 features outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SH100 versus the W610.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and W610.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W610
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $200