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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A35
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WB2200F was revealed 3 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB2200F matches up versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A33

 WB2200F A33 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A33 WB2200F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A33

 WB2200F A33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F has external 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) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB2200F against the A33.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A33 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and A33.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB2200F will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WB2200F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
Sony A33 Travel photography details
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (340 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony A33
25
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A33
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $230