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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed 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 ST95 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was released around the same time to the W560 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST95 grades versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W560

 ST95 W560 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung ST95

 W560 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W560

 ST95 W560 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 compared to the W560.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and W560.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony W560
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
27
decent MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
Landscape photography with Sony W560
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W560
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $145 $139