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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was unveiled 23 months later than the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB2200F scores vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TX20

 WB2200F TX20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB2200F

 TX20 WB2200F 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX20

 WB2200F TX20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB2200F against the TX20.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and TX20 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB2200F will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (708g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery (250 shots)
environment proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
Vlogging with Sony TX20
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX20
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (1.56 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $599 $330