Samsung SH100 vs Sony A99

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SH100 was released 23 months before the A99 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SH100 scores versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 provides physical 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 A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH100 versus the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and A99 is 99 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and A99.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.