Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Announced January 2011

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB2200F was released 3 years later than the W560 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB2200F matches up vs the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W560
WB2200F | W560 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB2200F
W560 | WB2200F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W560
WB2200F | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has got outside 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) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB2200F and the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and W560 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and W560.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 708 gr (1.56 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | BP-1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $139 |