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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was introduced 4 months later than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ST93 grades against the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W560

 ST93 W560 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung ST93

 W560 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W560

 ST93 W560 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST93 against the W560.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and W560.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
70
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W560
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-20 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $139