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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was revealed 15 months prior to the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB2200F grades versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX90V

 WB2200F HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX90V WB2200F 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX90V

 WB2200F HX90V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F features exterior dimensions 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F and the HX90V.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and HX90V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and HX90V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (708g)
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
46
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
25
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (708g)
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708g (1.56 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $440