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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 2 years later than the WB2200F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the B500 matches up against the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB2200F

 B500 WB2200F 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Nikon B500

 WB2200F B500 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB2200F

 B500 WB2200F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the B500 compared to the WB2200F.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and WB2200F is 68 and 59 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and WB2200F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher B500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (541 grams)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
59
good battery life (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (708 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (541 grams)
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than others (708g)
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB2200F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $599