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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB150F and Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was released 2 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB150F scores vs the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A230

 WB150F A230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung WB150F

 A230 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A230

 WB150F A230 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F offers physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB150F compared to the A230.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and A230.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB150F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB150F will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WB150F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
Sony A230 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
Sony A230 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony A230 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony A230 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony A230 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A230
 Samsung WB150FSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 490g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $569