Reasons to choose ES20
Released in 2009, ES20 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 167 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ES20
vs Samsung SH100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ES2028 mm²
SH100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ES20 and SH100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ES20MetricSH100
10.2 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.65 µmPixel pitch1.41 µm
2.72 µm²Pixel area1.98 µm²
36.79 MP/cm²Pixel density50.5 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
167 gWeight174 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ES20 and SH100 have the same sensor area. The ES20 has the lighter body. The SH100 has the higher effective resolution. The SH100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SH100
Released in 2011, SH100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.