Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB2200F

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB2200F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB2200F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL620 scores vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL620 compared to the WB2200F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and WB2200F.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.