Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Launched January 2011

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB850F was brought out 13 months later than the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB850F scores versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony W560
WB850F | W560 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung WB850F
W560 | WB850F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony W560
WB850F | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB850F has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB850F vs the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB850F and W560.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB850F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB850F vs Sony W560 Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | AMOLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $139 |