Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB2200F was revealed 4 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB2200F matches up against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys 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) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the WB2200F and the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB2200F and TX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB2200F will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.