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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB150F was revealed 2 years after the A450 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB150F grades vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A450

 WB150F A450 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung WB150F

 A450 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A450

 WB150F A450 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys outside 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 A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F vs the A450.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and A450.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The WB150F has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent WB150F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony A450
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
Sony A450 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A450
 Samsung WB150FSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $1,241