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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST90 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched very close to the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST90 scores vs the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W560

 ST90 W560 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung ST90

 W560 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W560

 ST90 W560 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST90 vs the W560.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony W560
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W560
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $139