Canon SX500 vs Samsung WB2200F

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Canon SX500 vs Samsung WB2200F

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX500 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Samsung WB2200F Review.
See real-world photos taken with the WB2200F.

Succeeded by the Canon SX510 HS
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Differences

Canon SX500 advantages over Samsung WB2200F

Less expensive
$330 vs $450 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Lighter weight
341g vs 608g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Canon SX500

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 720 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 195 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Wider angle lens
20 mm vs 24 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
6.8 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-610UZ

Canon SX500

Olympus SP-610UZ

$475
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-610UZ

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Canon SX500

Panasonic FZ70

$475
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX500 vs Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70

$675
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX500

Canon SX510 HS

$475
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX500 vs Canon SX510 HS

Samsung WB2200F

Canon SX510 HS

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Canon SX510 HS

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Canon SX500

Olympus SP-100

$475
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX500 vs Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX500

Canon SX420 IS

$475
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
HDMI out

$279
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

Compare Canon SX500 vs Canon SX420 IS

Samsung WB2200F

Canon SX420 IS

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$279
1/2.3 inch

Lighter weight
More pixels

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Canon SX420 IS

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