Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The WB2200F was announced 2 years after the A35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB2200F scores versus the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A35
WB2200F | A35 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB2200F
A35 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A35
WB2200F | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F offers physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB2200F and the A35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A35 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and A35.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WB2200F includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The younger WB2200F is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A35 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-09-20 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 12.00 m |
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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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, 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 708g (1.56 lbs) | 415g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-1410 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $598 |