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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung WB2200F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was manufactured at a similar time to the WB2200F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX30 matches up versus the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB2200F

 NX30 WB2200F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung NX30

 WB2200F NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB2200F

 NX30 WB2200F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX30 against the WB2200F.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and WB2200F is 75 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
74
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (708 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung NX30Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX30 Samsung WB2200F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-03 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech AMOLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 708 gr (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $599