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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 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 A350
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A350

 WB150F A350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2008Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung WB150F

 A350 WB150F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A350

 WB150F A350 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 size comparison

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

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony A350
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography features
Sony A350 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (188g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
Sony A350 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A350
 Samsung WB150FSony Alpha DSLR-A350
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