Samsung SH100 vs Sony WX9

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SH100 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured around the same time to the WX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH100 matches up vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 has got outside 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung SH100 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 and the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and WX9.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.