Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
(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

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

The NX5 was manufactured 4 years before the WB2200F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX5 scores versus the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung WB2200F
NX5 | WB2200F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung NX5
WB2200F | NX5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB2200F
NX5 | WB2200F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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).
See the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 versus the WB2200F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and WB2200F is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and WB2200F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB2200F will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Samsung WB2200F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX5 | Samsung WB2200F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 708g (1.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 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 | 400 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | BP-1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $599 |