Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX50V

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 15 months earlier than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB150F matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys outer 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 HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB150F against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and HX50V.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older WB150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.