Samsung SH100 vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was announced 4 years prior to the W800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH100 matches up vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 features outer dimensions 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) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH100 vs the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and W800 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and W800.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.