Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB150F was revealed 3 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB150F grades versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX100V
WB150F | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB150F
HX100V | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX100V
WB150F | HX100V | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | October 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
See the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F and the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and HX100V.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 model | SLB-10A | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $429 |