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.


The SH100 and ST80 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The SH100 and ST80 have the same sensor area. The ST80 has the lighter body. The ST80 has the higher effective resolution. The SH100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.
Released in 2010, ST80 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 118 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.