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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 9 months earlier than the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WB2200F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 WB2200F SX280 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WB2200F 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the WB2200F.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and WB2200F.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
34
 focusing manually
 comes with face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than average in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
61
 lighter than competition (233g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (210 shots)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (708g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
41
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
46
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (233 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
25
 fairly wide (20mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (708g)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 233g (0.51 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
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