Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX5

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The WB150F was manufactured 20 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB150F grades vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WB150F and the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and HX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB150F featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB150F will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern WB150F provides an edge in sensor tech.