Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III
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37 Features
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A7R III
WB150F | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung WB150F
A7R III | WB150F | |||
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Released | October 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 70 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+980k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7R III
WB150F | A7R III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |