Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

The WB2200F was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB2200F matches up vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony NEX-C3
WB2200F | NEX-C3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung WB2200F
NEX-C3 | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-C3
WB2200F | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB2200F vs the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and NEX-C3 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and NEX-C3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The WB2200F includes the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The younger WB2200F provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-08-22 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 708g (1.56 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-1410 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $343 |