Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A700

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB2200F was manufactured 6 years after the A700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB2200F scores vs the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F provides physical 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F compared to the A700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and A700.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F will have an edge in sensor technology.