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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A2200 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2200 matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung WB50F

 A2200 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A2200

 WB50F A2200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung WB50F

 A2200 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 versus the WB50F.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
70
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others (135 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 life 280 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $139 $180