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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB800F and Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 2 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB800F grades versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W560

 WB800F W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB800F

 W560 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W560

 WB800F W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB800F and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F versus the W560.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern WB800F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony W560
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W560
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $139