Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W560
ST150F | W560 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung ST150F
W560 | ST150F |
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Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W560
ST150F | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
See the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |