Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB2200F was manufactured 23 months later than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB2200F matches up against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX30V
| WB2200F | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung WB2200F
| HX30V | WB2200F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX30V
| WB2200F | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F has exterior 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F versus the HX30V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 708g (1.56 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-1410 | NP-BG1 |
| 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $599 | $420 |