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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was introduced 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB2200F grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony W620

 WB2200F W620 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB2200F

 W620 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony W620

 WB2200F W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has got outer dimensions 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F against the W620.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and W620 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and W620.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony W620
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (708g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.00 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
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 708g (1.56 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $102