Samsung SH100 vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung SH100 and Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was introduced 3 years prior to the A58 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH100 scores vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SH100 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 against the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and A58 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and A58.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A58 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.