Clicky

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A35

 WB2200F A35 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A35 WB2200F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A35

 WB2200F A35 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony A35
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (708 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (708g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
25
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (708g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (415g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A35
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