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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was unveiled 4 years after the W380 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB2200F scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W380

 WB2200F W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W380 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W380

 WB2200F W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F comes with external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F vs the W380.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and W380 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and W380.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger WB2200F provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (708 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony W380
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (708 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony W380
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (708 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W380
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $44