Samsung WB2200F vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was brought out 2 years later than the WB850F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB2200F grades vs the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has outside measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB2200F and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB2200F compared to the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and WB850F is 59 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and WB850F.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WB2200F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.