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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was brought out within a month of the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH100 scores vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony WX10

 SH100 WX10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung SH100

 WX10 SH100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX10

 SH100 WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and WX10 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and WX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SH100
Sports photography with Sony WX10
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony WX10
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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