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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was revealed 2 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB2200F scores versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX9V

 WB2200F HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX9V WB2200F 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX9V

 WB2200F HX9V 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F against the HX9V.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and HX9V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer WB2200F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (708g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
51
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (708g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (708g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708g (1.56 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID BP-1410 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $328