Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB150F was manufactured 24 months earlier than the A7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB150F matches up vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB150F versus the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and A7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB150F due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older WB150F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.