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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was manufactured at a similar time to the HX400V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB2200F grades versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX400V

 WB2200F HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX400V WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX400V

 WB2200F HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F has physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F compared to the HX400V.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and HX400V is 59 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and HX400V.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony HX400V
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (708g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
51
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (708 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (708g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX400V
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $448