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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was released 3 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB2200F scores versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony WX9

 WB2200F WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB2200F

 WX9 WB2200F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX9

 WB2200F WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F versus the WX9.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and WX9 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and WX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB2200F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
51
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony WX9
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) -
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP-1410 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $599 $188