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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX200 IS WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB2200F SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX200 IS WB2200F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the WB2200F.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (247g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 ID NB-5L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $599