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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was announced 5 years after the W220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB2200F matches up vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W220

 WB2200F W220 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W220 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W220

 WB2200F W220 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB2200F versus the W220.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and W220 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (708g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony W220
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (708g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W220
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-1410 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $160