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.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung SH100
vs Samsung WB500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SH10028 mm²
WB500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SH100 and WB500 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
SH100MetricWB500
14 MPEffective pixels10.3 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.64 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area2.69 µm²
50.5 MP/cm²Pixel density37.15 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
174 gWeight219 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 SH100 and WB500 have the same sensor area. The SH100 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 WB500
Released in 2009, WB500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.3 MP effective resolution, and a 219 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.