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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2200 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WB850F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2200 grades versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung WB850F

 A2200 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A2200

 WB850F A2200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung WB850F

 A2200 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A2200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 against the WB850F.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (280 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
70
good battery (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
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
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 life 280 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $139 $599