Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB700

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB2200F versus Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was introduced 3 years after the WB700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB2200F matches up against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F offers exterior 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB2200F versus Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB2200F against the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and WB700 is 59 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and WB700.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB2200F provides a benefit in sensor technology.