Samsung WB150F vs Sony A500

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty close but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WB150F was brought out 2 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB150F grades versus the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F features outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB150F compared to the A500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A500 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and A500.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB150F will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger WB150F should have an advantage in sensor tech.