Samsung WB150F vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung WB150F and Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WB150F was introduced at a similar time to the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB150F scores vs the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F features outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB150F and Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F compared to the NEX-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and NEX-7.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB150F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.