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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 7 months later than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB210 scores versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W560

 WB210 W560 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB210

 W560 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W560

 WB210 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB210 and the W560.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and W560.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB210 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony W560
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sony W560
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony W560
 Samsung WB210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $139