Sony Alpha 6100 vs Samsung SH100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 6100 and the Samsung SH100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha 6100 was introduced in August 2019 and Samsung SH100 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 6100 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 1,440k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Samsung SH100 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 6100 and Samsung SH100.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   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

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 6100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 6100 over Samsung SH100.

      Sony Alpha 6100 vs Samsung SH100
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4230 x 3240
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha 6100 Samsung SH100
        Video Capture
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Built-In Wi-Fi
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 6100 Samsung SH100
        No Image Stabilization
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 6100 and Samsung SH100 have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha 6100 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Samsung SH100 has a Fixed screen Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Alpha 6100) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Alpha 6100 with Tilting screen


      Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha 6100

      Sony Alpha 6100 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.07x (0.71x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung SH100.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6100 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha 6100 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Samsung SH100 can take pictures up to 4230 x 3240 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony Alpha 6100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung SH100 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Alpha 6100) 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.
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      Bluetooth on Sony Alpha 6100

      Sony Alpha 6100 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC on Sony Alpha 6100

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 6100 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 420 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 6100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Samsung SH100 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha 6100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung SH100. Sony Alpha 6100 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 425 focusing points and Samsung SH100 has . Sony Alpha 6100 has detection range from -2 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 6100 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 6100. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 6100 and exposure bracketing on Samsung SH100.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at ISO 100 on Sony Alpha 6100. Sony Alpha 6100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha 6100.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 6100 body has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32") and Samsung SH100 body has dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75"). Sony Alpha 6100 weighs 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) and Samsung SH100 weighs [].

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      120 mm

      67 mm

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      93 mm

      54 mm

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      67 mm

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      54 mm

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      59 mm

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      19 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 6100 and Samsung SH100

      Sony Alpha 6100 and Samsung SH100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      75
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      73
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      84
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   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

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      POOR
      50
      •   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

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      BAD
      33
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha 6100 and Samsung SH100 and give them scores of 75 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      OVERALL
      75
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      BAD
      30
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      74
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      GOOD
      83
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Samsung SH100

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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