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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was unveiled 4 years after the S2100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB2200F scores vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony S2100

 WB2200F S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB2200F

 S2100 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony S2100

 WB2200F S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F offers physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F and the S2100.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and S2100 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and S2100.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB2200F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony S2100
52
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony S2100
51
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-1410 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $0