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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 ST150F vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was released 2 years later than the W560 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST150F grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W560

 ST150F W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung ST150F

 W560 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W560

 ST150F W560 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST150F versus the W560.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and W560.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer ST150F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony W560
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (25mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W560
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $139