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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was introduced at a similar time to the A7R which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB2200F matches up against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A7R

 WB2200F A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB2200F

 A7R WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7R

 WB2200F A7R 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB2200F compared to the A7R.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A7R is 59 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and A7R.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will offer extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography features
Sony A7R Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
84
focusing manually
amazing MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony A7R
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (708 grams)
80
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition (465g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony A7R
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
51
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (708g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (465g)
weather proofing
amazing MP (36MP)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
amazing MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony A7R Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (708g)
36
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7R
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha A7R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
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 score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $1,898