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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB2200F was announced 4 months prior to the A77 II so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB2200F matches up versus the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A77 II

 WB2200F A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung WB2200F

 A77 II WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A77 II

 WB2200F A77 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2014Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F has outside measurements 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F versus the A77 II.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A77 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
46
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (480 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
25
pretty wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (708g)
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A77 II
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-05-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 647 gr (1.43 pounds)
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 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $1,198