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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WB150F was introduced 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB150F scores vs the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A200

 WB150F A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2008More recent by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung WB150F

 A200 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A200

 WB150F A200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB150F vs the A200.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and A200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB150F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB150F will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB150F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony A200
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (188g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
46
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony A200 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A200
 Samsung WB150FSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $100