Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The WB2200F was manufactured 4 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB2200F matches up vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX1
WB2200F | HX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 58 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung WB2200F
HX1 | WB2200F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX1
WB2200F | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB2200F versus the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and HX1.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB2200F will provide more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger WB2200F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 708g (1.56 lb) | 544g (1.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | BP-1410 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SCXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $47,999 |