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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A6400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB2200F was announced 6 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB2200F matches up vs the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A6400

 WB2200F A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A6400 WB2200F 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2014Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A6400

 WB2200F A6400 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB2200F and the A6400.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and A6400 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and A6400.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony A6400
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
Sony A6400 Travel photography features
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony A6400
25
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A6400
 Samsung WB2200FSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Alpha a6400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2019-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $898