Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB850F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB850F Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony TX200V
WB850F | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB850F
TX200V | WB850F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Clearer display (+616k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony TX200V
WB850F | TX200V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Samsung WB850F versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung WB850F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |