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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 21 months after the W560 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up versus the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W560

 Galaxy Camera 3G W560 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W560 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W560

 Galaxy Camera 3G W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the W560.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W560.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Sony W560 Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W560
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $606 $139