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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST90 was launched 5 months after the A560 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST90 grades against the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A560

 ST90 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung ST90

 A560 ST90 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A560

 ST90 A560 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST90 vs the A560.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and A560 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and A560.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The ST90 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography details
Sony A560 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony A560
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony A560
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
Sony A560 Travel photography details
70
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
two card slots
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony A560
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony A560
 Samsung ST90Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO - 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 599g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single 2
Cost at release $150 $650