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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was released 3 years after the W560 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB350F matches up against the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony W560

 WB350F W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB350F

 W560 WB350F 

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony W560

 WB350F W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB350F and the W560.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and W560.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WB350F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony W560
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $260 $139