Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released May 2012
- Old Model is Sony A35
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Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB2200F was unveiled 21 months after the A37 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB2200F scores vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A37
| WB2200F | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 21 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung WB2200F
| A37 | WB2200F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A37
| WB2200F | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F vs the A37.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A37 is 59 and 67 respectively.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and A37.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The WB2200F uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent WB2200F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-05-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 708 grams (1.56 pounds) | 506 grams (1.12 pounds) |
| 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 All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-1410 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $599 | $522 |