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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 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 A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was brought out 22 months earlier than the A68 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB2200F grades vs the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A68

 WB2200F A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A68 WB2200F 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2014Newer by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A68

 WB2200F A68 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F offers outside 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F vs the A68.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A68 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and A68.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony A68
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (510 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (708g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A68
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
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 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 lb) 610g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $581