Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7
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![Samsung WB2200F front Samsung WB2200F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB2200F/Samsung-WB2200F-front.jpg)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(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
(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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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A7
WB2200F | A7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung WB2200F
A7 | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7
WB2200F | A7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB2200F-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB2200F-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-WB2200F-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB2200F-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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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 |