Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB2200F was brought out 7 months before the a5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB2200F matches up versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F has exterior measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F versus the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and a5100 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and a5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WB2200F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.