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Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB2200F versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB2200F was launched at a similar time to the WB50F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB2200F scores vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung WB50F

 WB2200F WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung WB2200F

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Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB50F

 WB2200F WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB2200F versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F vs the WB50F.

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and WB50F is 59 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and WB50F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (708g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
25
pretty wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (708 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung WB2200FSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB2200F Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708g (1.56 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $180