Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 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
- Introduced December 2010
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W560
WB700 | W560 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB700
W560 | WB700 |
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Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W560
WB700 | W560 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung WB700 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W560 is 98 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |