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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB2200F was announced 24 months later than the TX200V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB2200F scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TX200V

 WB2200F TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB2200F

 TX200V WB2200F 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX200V

 WB2200F TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB2200F provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F vs the TX200V.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and TX200V is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (708g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (708g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
46
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (708 grams)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.10 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
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 708g (1.56 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $500