Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A57
WB2200F | A57 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | September 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung WB2200F
A57 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A57
WB2200F | A57 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A57 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A57 is 59 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A57 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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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 |