Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB150F was unveiled 3 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB150F matches up against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony a3500
WB150F | a3500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB150F
a3500 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 26 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony a3500
WB150F | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F provides outer 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 a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB150F and the a3500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and a3500.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB150F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $398 |