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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB2200F was revealed 7 months prior to the QX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB2200F grades versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony QX30

 WB2200F QX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung WB2200F

 QX30 WB2200F 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony QX30

 WB2200F QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F offers exterior 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 QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F compared to the QX30.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and QX30 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and QX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony QX30 Street photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (708 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
Sony QX30 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Travel photography camera
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (708g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
offers touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
Sony QX30 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (708 grams)
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony QX30
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $348