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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was introduced 11 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB2200F scores against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony RX1

 WB2200F RX1 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung WB2200F

 RX1 WB2200F 
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX1

 WB2200F RX1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F provides outside measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F vs the RX1.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and RX1 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and RX1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
Sony RX1 Street photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX1
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 6.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $2,798