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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was introduced 5 months later than the A3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB2200F matches up vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A3000

 WB2200F A3000 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A3000 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A3000

 WB2200F A3000 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F vs the A3000.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and A3000 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and A3000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony A3000
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (708g)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery (470 shots)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (708g)
26
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A3000
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $398