Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R II

The following is a extended review of the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was brought out 4 years before the A7R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB150F scores against the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB150F versus the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and A7R II.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB150F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will show more detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB150F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.