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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(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
  • Introduced December 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB700 and Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out around the same time to the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB700 grades vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W560

 WB700 W560 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB700

 W560 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W560

 WB700 W560 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W560 has specifications 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 have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB700 and the W560.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W560 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and W560.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony W560
30
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony W560
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
38
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W560
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $139