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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was manufactured very close to the WX350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB2200F grades versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony WX350

 WB2200F WX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WX350 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX350

 WB2200F WX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F and the WX350.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and WX350 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and WX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
51
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
46
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (470 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX350
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 -
External flash
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $599 $270