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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 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 HX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX300

 WB150F HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung WB150F

 HX300 WB150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX300

 WB150F HX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
Sony HX300 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography features
Sony HX300 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
Sony HX300 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX300
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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