Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V
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Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB150F was released 6 months prior to the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB150F matches up vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX20V
| WB150F | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung WB150F
| HX20V | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX20V
| WB150F | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
| Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB150F vs the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and HX20V.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $230 | $397 |