Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX99
WB2200F | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung WB2200F
HX99 | WB2200F | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 56 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX99
WB2200F | HX99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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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 |