Samsung ST600 vs Sony W560

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W560 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST600 matches up vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST600 and the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.