Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was brought out 3 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB150F matches up vs the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F features external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB150F compared to the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and A7R.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB150F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R will resolve greater detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.