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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A500
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was revealed 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST150F scores against the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A560

 ST150F A560 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung ST150F

 A560 ST150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A560

 ST150F A560 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F features external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F versus the A560.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A560 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A560.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST150F will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ST150F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A560 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography details
Sony A560 Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony A560 Sports photography advice
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony A560
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
great battery (1,050 shots)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony A560
38
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A560
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $300 $650