Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX300
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Released February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- Successor is Sony HX400V
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Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB2200F grades vs the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX300
| WB2200F | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | February 2013 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung WB2200F
| HX300 | WB2200F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX300
| WB2200F | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F offers external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB2200F vs the HX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and HX300 is 59 and 63 respectively.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and HX300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WB2200F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 708 grams (1.56 pounds) | 623 grams (1.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SCXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $599 | $339 |