Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Replacement is Sony A380

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

The WB150F was launched 3 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB150F scores against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A350
WB150F | A350 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung WB150F
A350 | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A350
WB150F | A350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB150F against the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and A350.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WB150F offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The newer WB150F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $230 | $600 |