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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was announced 3 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB2200F scores versus the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A560

 WB2200F A560 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A560 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A560

 WB2200F A560 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F and the A560.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A560 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A560.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB2200F will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer WB2200F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony A560
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (708g)
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
Sony A560 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
Sony A560 Travel photography factors
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
Sony A560 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A560
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $599 $650