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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony HX1

 WB2200F HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2009Newer by 58 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung WB2200F

 HX1 WB2200F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX1

 WB2200F HX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
Sony HX1 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
Sports photography with Sony HX1
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incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
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focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony HX1
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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