Samsung WB150F vs Sony a5100

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung WB150F and Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was unveiled 3 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB150F grades against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F offers exterior measurements 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung WB150F and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB150F against the a5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and a5100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB150F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will give you more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.