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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 24 months earlier than the WB2200F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the DV300F matches up against the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung WB2200F

 DV300F WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung DV300F

 WB2200F DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB2200F

 DV300F WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DV300F versus the WB2200F.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WB2200F is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WB2200F.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 708 gr (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP88 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $599