Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

The WB2200F was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB2200F grades vs the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony NEX-5
WB2200F | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung WB2200F
NEX-5 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-5
WB2200F | NEX-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F provides outside measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F compared to the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and NEX-5 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and NEX-5.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB2200F will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WB2200F should have an edge in sensor tech.

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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2010-06-07 |
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 | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 708 grams (1.56 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-1410 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $599 |