Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB2200F

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was revealed 4 years prior to the WB2200F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ50W grades against the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and 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 Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W and the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WB2200F is 70 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.