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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A200
(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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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Overview

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.

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2008More modern by 67 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A200 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony A200
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
Sony A200 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
Sony A200 Travel photography features
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
46
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
Sony A200 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
9
no video
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A200
 Samsung WB2200FSony 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