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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 13 months later than the WB2200F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX530 HS WB2200F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX530 HS

 WB2200F SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX530 HS WB2200F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the WB2200F.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and WB2200F is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (1.6 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
55
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical 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 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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $379 $599