Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A33
WB2200F | A33 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB2200F
A33 | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A33
WB2200F | A33 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A33 is 59 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |