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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Older Model is Sony a5000
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony a5100

 WB2200F a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung WB2200F

 a5100 WB2200F 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2014Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony a5100

 WB2200F a5100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 size comparison

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

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
Sony a5100 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
Sony a5100 Street photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (708g)
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
Sony a5100 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony a5100
51
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
great battery power (400 per charge)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5100 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (708g)
34
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony a5100
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha a5100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-08-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $448