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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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 NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB2200F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was brought out 5 months later than the WB2200F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX3000 matches up vs the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB2200F

 NX3000 WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung NX3000

 WB2200F NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB2200F

 NX3000 WB2200F 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 and the WB2200F.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (230g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung NX3000Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX3000 Samsung WB2200F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-05-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options no built-in flash 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 (30p), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $897 $599