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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST100 grades versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W560

 ST100 W560 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung ST100

 W560 ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W560

 ST100 W560 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 and the W560.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and W560.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (155 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony W560
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
60
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony W560
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (155 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W560
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $139