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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 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 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
  • Announced January 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W560

 WB2200F W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W560 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W560

 WB2200F W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony W560
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony W560
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony W560
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (708g)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W560
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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