Samsung SH100 vs Sony A55
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Updated by Sony A57
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Below, we are reviewing the Samsung SH100 vs Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close but the SH100 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe SH100 was manufactured 5 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH100 grades versus the A55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A55
| SH100 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung SH100
| A55 | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A55
| SH100 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got external 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) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 and the A55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and A55 is 99 and 67 respectively.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and A55.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A55 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Samsung SH100 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SH100 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | () | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $800 |