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Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was brought out 13 months after the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB2200F grades against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung WB30F

 WB2200F WB30F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB2200F

 WB30F WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB30F

 WB2200F WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F offers outside 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) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB2200F and the WB30F.

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and WB30F is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and WB30F.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WB2200F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (708 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (708 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung WB2200FSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB2200F Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID BP-1410 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $180