Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX80

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung SH100 versus Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was released 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH100 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 offers external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SH100 versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH100 compared to the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and WX80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX80 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.