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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V 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 HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was launched 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB2200F grades against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX100V

 WB2200F HX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2011Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX100V WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX100V

 WB2200F HX100V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F has outer 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F vs the HX100V.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and HX100V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and HX100V.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB2200F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony HX100V
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (708g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
Sony HX100V Travel photography features
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (577 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (577 grams)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX100V
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $429