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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III 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 RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very well matched but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB2200F matches up versus the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony RX10 III

 WB2200F RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Samsung WB2200F

 RX10 III WB2200F 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2014Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX10 III

 WB2200F RX10 III 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F features outer dimensions 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB2200F and the RX10 III.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and RX10 III is 59 and 53 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony RX10 III Street photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery pack (420 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
Sony RX10 III Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (708g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 1051 gr (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $1,398