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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A55
  • Renewed by Sony A58
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close but the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WB2200F was brought out 17 months later than the A57 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB2200F matches up versus the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A57

 WB2200F A57 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A57 WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A57

 WB2200F A57 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F has got outer dimensions 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 A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB2200F and the A57.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A57 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and A57.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The WB2200F provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The younger WB2200F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A57 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony A57
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
Sony A57 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A57 as a Travel photography camera
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
Sony A57 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
Sony A57 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A57
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2012-09-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 618 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $1,000