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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was revealed within a month of the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB150F grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX10V

 WB150F HX10V 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX10V WB150F 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX10V

 WB150F HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F has got outer 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) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB150F and the HX10V.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and HX10V.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good MP (18MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sony HX10V Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $616