Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly similar but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was launched 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB2200F matches up versus the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB2200F against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and RX100 VA is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.