Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The WB2200F was unveiled 3 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB2200F scores vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TX5
WB2200F | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB2200F
TX5 | WB2200F | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX5
WB2200F | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB2200F features outside 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB2200F and the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and TX5 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and TX5.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB2200F with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB2200F will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 708 gr (1.56 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 ID | BP-1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SCXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $239 |