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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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
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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