Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Samsung SH100 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH100 was announced 6 months prior to the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH100 scores versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony WX30
| SH100 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung SH100
| WX30 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX30
| SH100 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 provides external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 vs the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and WX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and WX30.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $200 | $259 |