Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W530

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was released 3 years after the W530 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WB2200F grades vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F features outside 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F vs the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and W530 is 59 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and W530.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F provides an advantage in sensor technology.