Samsung WB150F vs Sony NEX-3

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty close but the WB150F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was announced 20 months after the NEX-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB150F matches up against the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F has outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB150F versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB150F vs the NEX-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and NEX-3.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The WB150F provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent WB150F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.