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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB2200F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was unveiled 2 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB2200F scores versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TX55

		

		

			
 WB2200F TX55 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 TX55 WB2200F 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX55

		

		

			
 WB2200F TX55 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F has physical measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB2200F against the TX55.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and TX55 is 59 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and TX55.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent WB2200F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
44
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
36
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than others in class (708 grams)
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
53
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery power (250 shots)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
51
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (20mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (708g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 great battery power (250 shots)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
46
 has manual focus
 really wide (20mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
50
 manual focus
 pretty wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3.3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery power (250 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
25
 really wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
 heavier than others in class (708g)
34
 pretty wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 708 gr (1.56 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-1410 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $350