Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB150F and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB150F was revealed 3 years before the H400 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB150F grades versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony H400
WB150F | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung WB150F
H400 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony H400
WB150F | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB150F and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F against the H400.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and H400.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $268 |