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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively close but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was unveiled 7 months prior to the A560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST100 scores against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A560

 ST100 A560 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung ST100

 A560 ST100 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A560

 ST100 A560 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 compared to the A560.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A560.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The ST100 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony A560
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155g)
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sony A560 Travel photography factors
60
provides touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony A560
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony A560
 Samsung ST100Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch price $250 $650