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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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 SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB2200F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 5 years before the WB2200F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL30 scores vs the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung WB2200F

 SL30 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung SL30

 WB2200F SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB2200F

 SL30 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL30 and the WB2200F.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB2200F is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung SL30Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL30 Samsung WB2200F
Alternative name ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 708 gr (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $93 $599