Samsung SH100 Review

Name: Samsung SH100
Brand: Samsung

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Main Features

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO -

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

Built-in Wireless

g. 93 x 54 x 19 mm

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Samsung SH100 Overview

First introduced in January 2011 , Samsung SH100 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and lens.

Samsung SH100 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Samsung SH100 is a member of Samsung's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Samsung Ultracompact Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Samsung ST93 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	110g
Samsung ST6500 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	102 x 57 x 19mm	g
Samsung ST95 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g
Samsung ST90 Compare	2011	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g
Samsung ST65 Compare	2011	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Samsung ST93 vs ST6500 vs ST95 vs ST90 vs ST65

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Samsung SH100 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung SH100 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Touch Screen

External Microphone Port

Flash Sync Port

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CONs

No Sensor shift Image Stabilization

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Full HD Video

No Built-in Viewfinder

No External Viewfinder Option

No Face Detection Focusing

Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 0

Only Unknown Focus Points

Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )

Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000s

No Environmental Sealing

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Samsung SH100 Physical Specs

Samsung SH100 weighs and has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung SH100 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 19mm, it is also quite small, 9mm thinner than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Samsung SH100 with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Samsung SH100 Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung SH100, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Samsung SH100 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung SH100 with its main competitors:

Samsung SH100 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs SH100	Thickness	vs SH100
Samsung PL170 Compare	g	equal weight	19mm	equal thickness
Zeiss ZX1 Compare	800g	800g heavier	46mm	27mm thicker
Panasonic SZ7 Compare	133g	133g heavier	21mm	2mm thicker
Leica Q2 Compare	718g	718g heavier	92mm	73mm thicker
Nikon D500 Compare	860g	860g heavier	81mm	62mm thicker
Canon ELPH 360 HS Compare	147g	147g heavier	23mm	4mm thicker
Canon G9 X II Compare	206g	206g heavier	31mm	12mm thicker
Leica M-Monochrom Compare	600g	600g heavier	37mm	18mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Samsung SH100 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Samsung SH100 Lens

Samsung SH100 features a zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to mm focal length on the wide end. On the other hand, with a reach of only mm, the lens acts more like a 'normal lens' rather than a telephoto.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SH100

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SH100

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Providing a max aperture of f at mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SH100

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SH100

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Samsung SH100 Sensor and Photography Features

Samsung SH100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4230 x 3240 pixels. SH100 has a native ISO range of - but unfortunately, Samsung SH100 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus XZ-1 in the same price range.

Samsung SH100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung SH100 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Samsung SH100's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Samsung SH100 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Samsung SH100 LCD

Samsung SH100 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

Unfortunately Samsung SH100 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

SH100 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

Samsung SH100 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Samsung SH100 lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

Samsung SH100 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Samsung PL170 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Zeiss ZX1 Compare	3840 x 2160	shots	Yes	Yes	No
Panasonic SZ7 Compare	1920 x 1080	220shots	No	No	No
Leica Q2 Compare	3840 x 2160	370shots	Yes	Yes	No
Nikon D500 Compare	3840 x 2160	1240shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon ELPH 360 HS Compare	1920 x 1080	180shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon G9 X II Compare	1920 x 1080	235shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leica M-Monochrom Compare	None	350shots	No	No	No

Samsung SH100 Video Features

With Samsung SH100, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Samsung SH100 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. Samsung SH100 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a headphone port though.

Samsung SH100 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Samsung SH100 can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately SH100 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

What type of Photography is Samsung SH100 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Samsung SH100 in 5 different photography areas.

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Samsung SH100 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Samsung SH100 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung SH100 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Samsung SH100

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Samsung SH100 Alternatives in Cameras

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Samsung SH100 Conclusion and Scores

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung SH100

Does the Samsung SH100 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Samsung SH100 have RAW support?
Does the Samsung SH100 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Samsung SH100 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Samsung SH100?
What is the Sensor Size of Samsung SH100?
is the Samsung SH100 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Samsung SH100 have Touch Screen?
Does the Samsung SH100 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung SH100?
What is the Weight of Samsung SH100?
What are the Dimensions of Samsung SH100?

Samsung SH100 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung SH100
Announced	2011-01-04
Body Type	Ultracompact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	()
Max Aperture
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3.00"
Screen Resolution	230k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	8s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/2000s
Max Continuous Shooting	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a
Flash Modes	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area	27.72mm²
Sensor Resolution	14 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4230 x 3240
Max Native ISO	0
Min Native ISO	0
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	Unknown
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	none
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	n/a
Physical Dimensions	93 x 54 x 19mm
Other Features
Self Timer	n/a
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Slots	1