Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5
99 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SH100 was brought out 6 months later than the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH100 matches up vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony WX5
SH100 | WX5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung SH100
WX5 | SH100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX5
SH100 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SH100 and the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and WX5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and WX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SH100 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $250 |