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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 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 A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • New Model is Sony A77 II
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was announced 2 years later than the A77 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB2200F matches up versus the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A77

 WB2200F A77 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2011Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A77 WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A77

 WB2200F A77 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F provides outer 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) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F vs the A77.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A77 will show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sony A77
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (708 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony A77
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sony A77
51
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery pack (470 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
Sony A77 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (708g)
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A77
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A77
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-10-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708g (1.56 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FM500H
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 One One
Cost at release $599 $900