Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 Overview
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.

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A580
WB2200F | A580 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung WB2200F
A580 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A580
WB2200F | A580 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A580 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A580 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 708 gr (1.56 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1121 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-1410 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Price at release | $599 | $848 |