Samsung SH100 vs Sony W810

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH100 scores vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 offers outer 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) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SH100 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH100 versus the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and W810.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W810 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.