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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony NEX-5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony NEX-5

 WB2200F NEX-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung WB2200F

 NEX-5 WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-5

 WB2200F NEX-5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography highlights
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging details
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-5
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha NEX-5
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