Samsung WB150F vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB150F and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the WB150F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was revealed 7 months prior to the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB150F scores versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F offers physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F and Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F against the NEX-F3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and NEX-F3 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB150F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.