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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Newer Model is Sony A99 II
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB2200F was brought out 14 months after the A99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB2200F scores against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony A99

 WB2200F A99 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2012More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung WB2200F

 A99 WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony A99

 WB2200F A99 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F provides outside 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) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F versus the A99.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and A99.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB2200F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony A99 Street photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony A99
 Samsung WB2200FSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony SLT-A99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-12-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) no built-in flash
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $599 $1,998