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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was revealed 12 months before the WB2200F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX300M grades versus the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB2200F

 NX300M WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung NX300M

 WB2200F NX300M 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB2200F

 NX300M WB2200F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300M against the WB2200F.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and WB2200F is 86 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WB2200F.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
66
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
25
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (708g)
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung NX300MSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX300M Samsung WB2200F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
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 surface 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 768 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $599