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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX20V
(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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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX20V

 WB150F HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX20V WB150F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX20V

 WB150F HX20V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (188g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX20V
 Samsung WB150FSony 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