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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was introduced 3 months earlier than the A6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB2200F matches up versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A6000

 WB2200F A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A6000 WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A6000

 WB2200F A6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F against the A6000.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and A6000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony A6000
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (344g)
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (708g)
33
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (344 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A6000
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha a6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $599 $548