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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was introduced 7 months later than the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB2200F scores vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TF1

 WB2200F TF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB2200F

 TF1 WB2200F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TF1

 WB2200F TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F offers outside measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WB2200F compared to the TF1.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and TF1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and TF1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB2200F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (708g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (708g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 grams (1.56 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $266