Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A900

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was unveiled 5 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB2200F matches up against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB2200F versus the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A900 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and A900.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will provide you with more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.