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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was announced 3 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB150F scores versus the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX400V

 WB150F HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX400V WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX400V

 WB150F HX400V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F features exterior measurements 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB150F vs the HX400V.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and HX400V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB150F will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (660g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX400V
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 660g (1.46 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 Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $448