Samsung WB2200F vs Pentax K-3 II

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Samsung WB2200F vs Pentax K-3 II

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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.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 II Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-3 II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-3 II.
Compare Pentax K-3 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-3 II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 III
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Differences

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Pentax K-3 II

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-3 II advantages over Samsung WB2200F

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.91 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

720 vs 600 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.47 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 6.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
60 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung WB2200F, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Samsung WB2200F Shooter's Report

Top-notch image quality; Spectacular detail from Pixel Shift Resolution; Better performance than K-3; Geotag images with no accessories; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Clever on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots
No built-in flash strobe; No wireless flash support out of the box; AstroTracer function can be finicky; AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a prosumer DSLR; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors
Read our Pentax K-3 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Samsung WB2200F

Fujifilm SL1000

$675
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Fujifilm SL1000

Pentax K-3 II

Fujifilm SL1000

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to 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

Pentax K-3 II

Panasonic FZ70

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to 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

Pentax K-3 II

Olympus SP-100

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Canon T6i

Samsung WB2200F

Canon T6i

$675
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Canon T6i

Compared to Pentax KP

Samsung WB2200F

Pentax KP

$675
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 II

Pentax KP

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$999
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax KP

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