Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

The WB2200F was announced 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB2200F scores vs the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TX7
WB2200F | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB2200F
TX7 | WB2200F | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX7
WB2200F | TX7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has outer 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB2200F versus the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and TX7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB2200F and TX7.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB2200F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) | 3.80 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 708g (1.56 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 model | BP-1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SCXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $300 |