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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured about the same time to the W560 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH100 scores vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony W560

 SH100 W560 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung SH100

 W560 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony W560

 SH100 W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH100 versus the W560.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and W560.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SH100
Street photography with Sony W560
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Sony W560
36
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
33
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony W560
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $139