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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was manufactured 3 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB2200F scores vs the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W570

 WB2200F W570 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W570 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W570

 WB2200F W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB2200F vs the W570.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and W570 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and W570.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB2200F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (708g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony W570
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony W570
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (708g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W570
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $159