Samsung WB350F vs Sony A560

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB350F and Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB350F was introduced 3 years after the A560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB350F scores vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB350F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB350F enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony A560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB350F compared to the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and A560.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB350F will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WB350F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.