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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was released 9 months later than the HX50V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB2200F matches up against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX50V

 WB2200F HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX50V WB2200F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX50V

 WB2200F HX50V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F and the HX50V.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and HX50V is 59 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern WB2200F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than others (272g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708g)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX50V
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
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
Pricing at release $599 $439