Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Updated by Sony A230
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Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB2200F was revealed 5 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB2200F grades vs the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A200
| WB2200F | A200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 | July 2008 | More modern by 67 months | |
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung WB2200F
| A200 | WB2200F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A200
| WB2200F | A200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F versus the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A200 is 59 and 66 respectively.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and A200.
As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB2200F will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Specifications
| Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2008-07-17 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 708 gr (1.56 lb) | 572 gr (1.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | BP-1410 | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SCXC | Compact Flash |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $599 | $100 |