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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 4 months prior to the WB2200F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX170 IS grades against the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX170 IS WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX170 IS

 WB2200F SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX170 IS WB2200F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS against the WB2200F.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and WB2200F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (251g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
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