Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony W560
WB210 | W560 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB210
W560 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony W560
WB210 | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |