Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W560
WB30F | W560 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB30F
W560 | WB30F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W560
WB30F | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |