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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH100 scores versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony WX70

 SH100 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung SH100

 WX70 SH100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony WX70

 SH100 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 offers external dimensions 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 vs the WX70.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and WX70.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SH100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
33
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
36
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony WX70
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $242