Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.
Overview
Samsung SH100 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from [] to []. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution.
Samsung SH100 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung SH100.
PROS
Video Capture
Touch Screen
Built-in Flash
Built-In Wi-Fi
CONS
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
AVERAGE
Screen Size - 3.0"
Screen
Fixed Touchscreen
Samsung SH100 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.
Sensor
Samsung SH100 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].
Photography Features
Camera can take pictures up to 4230 x 3240 resolution.
No Image Stabilization
The camera does not have an image stabilization.
Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung SH100.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly. Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.
USB Input
Samsung SH100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.
Other Features
Shutter
Samsung SH100's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec.
Flash
Samsung SH100 has a built-in flash.
Physical Parameters
Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75"). It weighs [], so it is a lightweight camera.
93 mm (3.66")
54 mm (2.13")
54 mm (2.13")
19 mm (0.75")
Samsung SH100 dimensions
Samsung SH100 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung SH100 is suitable for six different types of photography.
Landscape Photography
AVERAGE
55
Samsung SH100 gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.
Small Sensor
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
POOR
53
Samsung SH100 gets a score of 53 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Wildlife Photography
AVERAGE
63
Samsung SH100 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
POOR
53
Samsung SH100 gets a score of 53 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Touch Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
POOR
50
Samsung SH100 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Street photography.
Small Sensor
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Travel Photography
BAD
33
Samsung SH100 gets a score of 33 and is BAD choice for Travel photography.
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Samsung SH100 Evaluation
We evaluate Samsung SH100 and give score of 41 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
OVERALL
41
Sensor
POOR
43
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 43 for Sensor parameters.
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
Photo
BAD
30
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 30 for Photo parameters.
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
BAD
7
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 7 for Video parameters.
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
BAD
0
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 0 for Focusing parameters.
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Screen and Viewfinder
GOOD
70
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
Fixed Screen
Touch Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
GOOD
82
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 82 for Connectivity parameters.
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
BAD
29
We give Samsung SH100 a score of 29 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
No Environmental Sealing
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.