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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 7 months after the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX520 HS WB2200F 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2014More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX520 HS

 WB2200F SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX520 HS WB2200F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS against the WB2200F.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and WB2200F is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and WB2200F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
55
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (708 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
25
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (708 grams)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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
Price at launch $219 $599