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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
79
Overall
62

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV 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 RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was unveiled 17 months prior to the RX100 IV making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB2200F scores against the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony RX100 IV

 WB2200F RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Samsung WB2200F

 RX100 IV WB2200F 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX100 IV

 WB2200F RX100 IV 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB2200F compared to the RX100 IV.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and RX100 IV is 59 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and RX100 IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older WB2200F will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (708g)
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (16.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography factors
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (708g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
85
lighter than competition (298 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging details
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (708 grams)
80
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (298g)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony RX100 IV
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
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) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) -
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $898