Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A77
WB2200F | A77 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung WB2200F
A77 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A77
WB2200F | A77 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |