Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was released 2 years after the A580 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB2200F grades vs the A580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F features physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F compared to the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and A580 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and A580.

As you can see, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The newer WB2200F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.