Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A500
Photography Glossary Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 and Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB700 was unveiled 5 months later than the A560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB700 matches up versus the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A560
| WB700 | A560 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung WB700
| A560 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A560
| WB700 | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same generation |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB700 and Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 and the A560.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and A560 is 98 and 64 respectively.
Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and A560.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The WB700 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder.
Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A560 Specifications
| Samsung WB700 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB700 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-12-28 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | () | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 599 grams (1.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $650 |