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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 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 A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very similar but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WB2200F was launched 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB2200F scores versus the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A550

 WB2200F A550 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2009Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A550 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A550

 WB2200F A550 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F comes with outside 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 A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB2200F versus the A550.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A550 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and A550.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB2200F will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A550 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
Sony A550 Street photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony A550 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony A550
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (480 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony A550
46
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (480 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
Sony A550 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A550
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-12-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lb) 632 grams (1.39 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $749