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Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was unveiled very close to the TX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB850F grades against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony TX200V

 WB850F TX200V 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB850F

 TX200V WB850F 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k614kClearer display (+616k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony TX200V

 WB850F TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB850F provides outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB850F vs the TX200V.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
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fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology AMOLED display 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) 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 Single Single
Launch price $599 $500