Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A65

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was announced 2 years later than the A65 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB2200F matches up vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F and the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A65 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A65.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB2200F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.