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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was launched very close to the A7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB2200F grades versus the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A7

 WB2200F A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A7 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7

 WB2200F A7 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F has got external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F versus the A7.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A7.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (708g)
79
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony A7 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony A7 Travel photography advice
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (708g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (708g)
35
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition in class (474g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha A7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708g (1.56 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $798