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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was introduced 21 months after the W560 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony W560

 Galaxy Camera 4G W560 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 W560 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W560

 Galaxy Camera 4G W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the W560.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W560.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Sony W560
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony W560
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony W560
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution - 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max 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 sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
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
Cost at launch $550 $139