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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 12 months later than the TX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB800F grades versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony TX200V

 WB800F TX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB800F

 TX200V WB800F 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX200V

 WB800F TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F features physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB800F vs the TX200V.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WB800F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (218g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $500