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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was introduced 4 months prior to the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB150F matches up versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX200V

 WB150F HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX200V WB150F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX200V

 WB150F HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2012Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F and the HX200V.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and HX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX200V to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
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 life - 450 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $480