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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 7 months after the WB2200F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades against the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB2200F

					

					

						
 SX400 IS WB2200F 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX400 IS

					

					

						
 WB2200F SX400 IS 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB2200F

					

					

						
 SX400 IS WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the WB2200F.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WB2200F is 81 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and WB2200F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The more modern SX400 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

						Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
44
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than others in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
42
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (190 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
53
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
60
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (190 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (20mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (708 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
40
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery (190 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
46
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (20mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
25
 relatively wide (20mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (708g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $599