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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(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
Sony WX30
(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").

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The 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 resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX30

 SH100 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and WX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Sony WX30
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony WX30
 Samsung SH100Sony 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