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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the SH100 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SH100 was unveiled 5 months after the A560 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH100 scores against the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony A560

 SH100 A560 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung SH100

 A560 SH100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony A560

 SH100 A560 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 features outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SH100 versus the A560.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and A560 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and A560.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SH100 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sony A560
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography info
Sony A560 Street photography info
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
Sony A560 Travel photography information
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
great battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
Sony A560 Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
Sony A560 Vlogging information
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony A560
 Samsung SH100Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SH100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-04 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO - 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $200 $650