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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was launched 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB2200F grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony WX5

 WB2200F WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WX5 WB2200F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX5

 WB2200F WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F has got outer measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB2200F vs the WX5.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and WX5 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer WB2200F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony WX5
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (708 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony WX5
52
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (708 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
46
has manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (708g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX5
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 pounds) 146g (0.32 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 Overall 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-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $250