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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was introduced 2 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the WB2200F matches up versus the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W550

 WB2200F W550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W550 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W550

 WB2200F W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F has external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB2200F compared to the W550.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and W550 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and W550.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer WB2200F should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (708g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony W550
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony W550
51
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Sony W550 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
Sony W550 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (708g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W550
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One -
Retail price $599 $119