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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was manufactured 4 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB2200F matches up against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W330

 WB2200F W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W330 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W330

 WB2200F W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F vs the W330.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and W330 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (708g)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony W330
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (708g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W330
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.50 m
Flash options 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
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (1.56 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $170