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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 2 years later than the WB2200F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX420 IS matches up against the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung WB2200F

					

					

						
 SX420 IS WB2200F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX420 IS

					

					

						
 WB2200F SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB2200F

					

					

						
 SX420 IS WB2200F 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS and the WB2200F.
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and WB2200F is 80 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and WB2200F.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

						Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
44
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
41
 incredible zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (0.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (195 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
53
 great zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
61
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1008mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
47
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery power (195 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
46
 manual focus
 pretty wide (20mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
25
 pretty wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (708g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $599