Samsung ST80 vs Sony A560

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A560, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was announced 7 months prior to the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 matches up against the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ST80 against the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and A560 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and A560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The ST80 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.