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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB150F scores against the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A7R III

 WB150F A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung WB150F

 A7R III WB150F 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2012Newer by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kClearer screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R III

 WB150F A7R III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys exterior 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 A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB150F and the A7R III.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A7R III is 93 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and A7R III.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB150F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail due to its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB150F will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
you can focus manually
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB150F
Street photography with Sony A7R III
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
great MP (42MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
Sony A7R III Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R III
 Samsung WB150FSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-09 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $230 $2,800