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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB2200F was manufactured 3 years after the A850 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB2200F matches up vs the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A850

 WB2200F A850 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2010More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A850 WB2200F 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A850

 WB2200F A850 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F offers external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F compared to the A850.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A850.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony A850
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
has manual focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
Sony A850 Street photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (708 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
Sony A850 Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather sealing
great MP (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
Sony A850 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A850 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (708g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A850
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2010-04-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $599 $0