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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was brought out 17 months after the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB2200F matches up against the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony NEX-F3

 WB2200F NEX-F3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung WB2200F

 NEX-F3 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-F3

 WB2200F NEX-F3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F comes with outer 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-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F and the NEX-F3.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and NEX-F3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The WB2200F uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent WB2200F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (708 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery (470 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (708g)
27
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) -
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $470