Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB150F was introduced 3 years before the A7S which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB150F matches up against the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A7S
WB150F | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung WB150F
A7S | WB150F | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 27 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7S
WB150F | A7S | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F comes with outer measurements 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 A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Samsung WB150F and Sony A7S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB150F against the A7S.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A7S is 93 and 77 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and A7S.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB150F having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB150F will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A7S Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha A7S |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) | 489 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $1,998 |