Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10
99 Imaging
37 Features
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95 Imaging
38 Features
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony WX10
SH100 | WX10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX10
SH100 | WX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH100 and the WX10.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony 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 |
Retail cost | $200 | $200 |