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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was unveiled 5 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB2200F grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony H50

 WB2200F H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB2200F

 H50 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony H50

 WB2200F H50 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F comes with 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 H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB2200F and the H50.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and H50 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and H50.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to provide you with more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony H50
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
51
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (708g)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (547 grams)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony H50
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 708g (1.56 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $80