Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

The WB2200F was manufactured 5 months after the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB2200F matches up against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony NEX-5T
WB2200F | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung WB2200F
NEX-5T | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-5T
WB2200F | NEX-5T | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outside 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 NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F against the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and NEX-5T is 59 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and NEX-5T.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The WB2200F uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 708g (1.56 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-1410 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $400 |