Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX50

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was launched 13 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH100 scores versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 has physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 vs the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.