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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(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
Sony W560
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W560

 WB50F W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB50F

 W560 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W560

 WB50F W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W560
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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