Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB2200F was manufactured 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB2200F grades against the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony S950
WB2200F | S950 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB2200F
S950 | WB2200F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony S950
WB2200F | S950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F features outside 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 S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB2200F and Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB2200F vs the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and S950 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and S950.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (1.56 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SCXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $130 |