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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed within a month of the WB2200F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 grades against the WB2200F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung WB2200F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB2200F 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WB2200F Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB2200F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB2200F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the WB2200F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (708g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
25
quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $599