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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was introduced 8 months later than the W560 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB750 grades against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W560

 WB750 W560 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB750

 W560 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W560

 WB750 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB750 versus the W560.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and W560.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to offer more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB750 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (13MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W560
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4096 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 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
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $339 $139