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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB2200F matches up vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W230

 WB2200F W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W230 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W230

 WB2200F W230 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F has physical dimensions 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB2200F against the W230.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and W230 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and W230.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WB2200F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
51
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony W230
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
Sony W230 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W230
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 grams (1.56 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 All around 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
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $180