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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 2 years later than the W560 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB30F scores vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W560

 WB30F W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB30F

 W560 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W560

 WB30F W560 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB30F and the W560.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and W560.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB30F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB30F
Street photography with Sony W560
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (128g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony W560
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W560
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $139