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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 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 A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A57
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was launched 3 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB2200F matches up versus the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A55

 WB2200F A55 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A55 WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A55

 WB2200F A55 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F has got physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A55 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F versus the A55.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A55 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and A55.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The WB2200F features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer WB2200F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony A55
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
Sony A55 Street photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (708g)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
Sony A55 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony A55 Travel photography advice
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (708 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony A55
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (380 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony A55
25
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (708g)
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A55
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 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 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $800