Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WB150F was brought out 13 months prior to the HX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB150F matches up vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX300
WB150F | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung WB150F
HX300 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX300
WB150F | HX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F provides outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB150F against the HX300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and HX300.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older WB150F will be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 623 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $339 |