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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was revealed 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB2200F grades versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sony TX9

 WB2200F TX9 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB2200F

 TX9 WB2200F 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX9

 WB2200F TX9 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB2200F against the TX9.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB2200F and TX9 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB2200F and TX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher WB2200F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
features touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sony TX9
 Samsung WB2200FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB2200F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-07-08
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (ISO Auto) 3.80 m
Flash settings 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
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 708g (1.56 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
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 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 model BP-1410 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $799