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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB2200F grades vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX99

 WB2200F HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX99 WB2200F 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2014More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX99

 WB2200F HX99 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F compared to the HX99.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and HX99 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and HX99.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (242g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony HX99
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Travel photography camera
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
Sony HX99 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX99
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2018-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
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 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 - 360 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $469