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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 3 years prior to the WB2200F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX230 HS grades against the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX230 HS WB2200F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX230 HS

 WB2200F SX230 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX230 HS WB2200F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS versus the WB2200F.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and WB2200F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $599