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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung MV800 and Samsung WB2200F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB2200F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the MV800 grades vs the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung WB2200F

 MV800 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung MV800

 WB2200F MV800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung WB2200F

 MV800 WB2200F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the MV800 versus the WB2200F.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and WB2200F is 97 and 59 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged MV800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (708 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung MV800Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung MV800 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 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 ID BP70 BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Micro SD SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $599