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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was manufactured 11 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB2200F scores versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony WX300

 WB2200F WX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WX300 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX300

 WB2200F WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F features external dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB2200F and the WX300.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and WX300 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB2200F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (708g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX300
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 grams (1.56 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BX1
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $330