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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 3 years after the W560 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W560

 Galaxy Camera 2 W560 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W560 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W560

 Galaxy Camera 2 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the W560.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W560.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony W560
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony W560
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
73
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283g)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than others (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W560
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283g (0.62 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life 400 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $139