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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was introduced 11 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB2200F grades against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony NEX-3N

 WB2200F NEX-3N 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung WB2200F

 NEX-3N WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-3N

 WB2200F NEX-3N 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys exterior 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 NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB2200F vs the NEX-3N.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and NEX-3N is 59 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The WB2200F comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The fresher WB2200F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony NEX-3N Street photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (480 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (480 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
25
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708g)
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-02-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 708g (1.56 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NPFW50
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $399