Samsung SH100 vs Sony A77

Below, we are comparing the Samsung SH100 and Sony A77, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH100 was revealed 9 months earlier than the A77 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH100 grades vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SH100 and Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 versus the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and A77 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SH100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will show more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.