Samsung WB2200F vs Sony RX1R II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The WB2200F was announced 21 months before the RX1R II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB2200F scores versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F provides external 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 RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F compared to the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and RX1R II is 59 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and RX1R II.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WB2200F will be behind in sensor technology.