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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was launched at a similar time to the WX220 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB2200F grades against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony WX220

 WB2200F WX220 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WX220 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX220

 WB2200F WX220 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX220 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony WX220
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small 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 WX220
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
46
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (708 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX220
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 708g (1.56 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $198