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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 6 months before the WB2200F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX160 IS WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX160 IS

 WB2200F SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX160 IS WB2200F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the WB2200F.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WB2200F is 86 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (291g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
69
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (708g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (708g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 380 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $599