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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB150F was released 2 years later than the A380 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB150F scores against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A380

 WB150F A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB150F

 A380 WB150F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A380

 WB150F A380 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F offers external 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB150F versus the A380.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and A380.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The WB150F contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more recent WB150F will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
Sony A380 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony A380
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
Sony A380 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery power (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A380
 Samsung WB150FSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $899