Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - WB2200F 16.4-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
100%of customers recommend this product.
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17 out of
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - WB2200F 16.4-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
4
This camera has some nice features and lacks some as well
on July 26, 2015
Posted by: MacroRB
from Rhode Island
Expertise:Intermediate
First and for most, this camera fits nice in your hand. It takes beautiful pictures. The one thing I didn't like about it was, some of the upload options are not supported any longer by Samsung. For instance, you can't upload to Drop Box or Picasa. On the contrary, who would want to do that anyway. You can however upload to Facebook and YouTube which is a plus.
I would like to see in the next firmware update to be able to upload to OneDrive or GoogleDrive. Being able to transfer files to your smart phone is a nice feature however cumbersome. What I mean by that, is just an extra step involved.
I think over all, it is a nice camera and I would recommend it. Happy shooting!
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Bright display, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good Combination of Design and Features
on August 19, 2015
Posted by: samdan
from Dayton, OH, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I had been looking for a long-zoom camera to use when I didn't want to bring out my interchangeable lens system. I also wanted one with an EVF, as I don't always want to look through a 3" screen to compose a shot. This Samsung is pretty much what I've been looking for.
The EVF, while not quite as precise as my other mirrorless camera, is still good enough to accurately compose a picture while also providing camera setting information. The grip design makes it very easy to hold the camera steady, which is important at the longer focal lengths. In fact, I have been placing my left hand on the part of the grip that facilitates portrait shooting while maintaining a normal hold with my right hand. It works for me. I have had little trouble keeping the camera steady at the longer end of the zoom range.
The controls are well placed. Some folks might rue the lack of a sensor that automatically switches between the EVF and the screen, but I don't mind too much. I have found that if you move your hand around in playback mode, you won't unintentionally activate the EVF and lose your place in viewing pictures. You do, however, have to toggle the switch to activate the main screen before playback. Other camera settings are plentiful enough to give you control over your pictures, but easy enough to find and use. The camera operation is fairly intuitive and easy to learn.
Image quality is pretty good. I have seen some surprising detail in some shots. I have taken some good pictures of the sky/sunset at the wide end of the zoom, almost getting a fisheye effect on one shot. At longer zoom ranges, it is best to let the camera pre-focus before pressing the shutter halfway to lock focus. It is also advisable to put the focus point on the brightest part of the image when focusing. This will keep the camera from overexposing the image. Even so, I have found it necessary to stop down the exposure value at times. But the one aspect of performance that has surprised me the most is indoor flash photography. I was absolutely amazed at the level of detail, reproduction of color, and lack of glare of the pictures I took with the flash. Impressive!
The only reasons I would give this camera a four-star rating is that, for one, the battery door seems a bit flimsy---you can feel it move when handling the camera, enough to think it might come loose at times. Secondly, I have noticed that the grip becomes slightly warm after a few minutes of use. It's not enough to make you think the plastic would melt, but it feels sort of like putting your hand on the forehead of someone who is running a temperature. I am guessing the image processing unit is generating a bit of heat that can be felt after some extended use.
Overall, I like this camera for its combination of design and features. I will soon make use of the wireless capabilities, which will probably endear me even more to it. Even though some might think the looks are unconventional, I like the dual-grip feature. It suits me just fine. I can recommend this Samsung to anyone looking for a second camera that has the range to shoot wide or long-zoom shots without the need to frequently change lenses.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, long zoom, dual grip
Cons: flimsy battery door
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great camrea
on December 17, 2015
Posted by: LT1994
from Tennessee
This is the second Samsung long zoom camera I have bought and I really like the ease of use. Most of the features are easy to use and this camera takes great pictures and videos. I highly recommend this camera or the WB100 if you don't want the really long zoom of this WB2200F.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this camera
on December 27, 2015
Posted by: Luvstoshoot
from Long Island, New York, USA
I wanted a camera with a view finder and when I saw this one I knew I found the right one. It's a perfect size and has all of the features I was looking for.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Bright display, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It is cool
on December 27, 2015
Posted by: Gbo01
from UT
Expertise:Intermediate
The camera overall is very good. The zoom is very good, the battery works for a long time. And the features that is has are very nice
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Built-in speakers, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on December 29, 2015
Posted by: Photosrme
from Ocoee, tn
Expertise:Beginner
I have really enjoyed this camera. It makes taking pictures so much easier.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Durable, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love this camera.
on December 30, 2015
Posted by: corki2
from Tarpon Springs, FL
Expertise:Intermediate
I photograph birds. It is important for my camera to capture an excellent image quickly. This camera performs. It's comfortable to use and the images I am getting are superior. I love being able to transfer the photos to my tablet and edit, crop and share seamlessly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This product has an excellent quality/price ration
on February 15, 2016
Posted by: baracuda340
from Quebec Canada
Expertise:Beginner
I love the 60 Zoom and the two handle holder. It takes great pictures from a very long distance.
Pros: Inexpensive, Bright display, Durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US