Samsung WB150F vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was released 19 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB150F scores versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB150F against the A3000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and A3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB150F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A3000 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.