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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was brought out 6 years before the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB150F matches up against the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX350

 WB150F HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung WB150F

 HX350 WB150F 
ReleasedDecember 2016January 2012Newer by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX350

 WB150F HX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F offers outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB150F against the HX350.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and HX350.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sony HX350 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (652 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony HX350
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX350
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 -