Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560
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Samsung WB50F 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
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
(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

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB50F was launched 3 years after the W560 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB50F matches up against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W560
WB50F | W560 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB50F
W560 | WB50F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W560
WB50F | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F comes with external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F versus the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and W560.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB50F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 207g (0.46 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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 | BP70A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Cost at release | $180 | $139 |