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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony WX5

 SH100 WX5 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung SH100

 WX5 SH100 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX5

 SH100 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sony WX5
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony WX5
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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