Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB150F was brought out 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB150F scores against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F features outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB150F and the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and HX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB150F because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB150F will result in more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB150F should have an edge in sensor tech.