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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WB2200F was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB2200F scores vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A7R IV

 WB2200F A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung WB2200F

 A7R IV WB2200F 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2014More modern by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kClearer screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7R IV

 WB2200F A7R IV 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F offers outside 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 IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F versus the A7R IV.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and A7R IV is 59 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and A7R IV.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail due to its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
87
has manual focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (708g)
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (708 grams)
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2019-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 567
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Price at release $599 $3,498