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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB150F was introduced 6 months later than the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB150F scores against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX7V

 WB150F HX7V 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX7V WB150F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX7V

 WB150F HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F provides outer 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) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB150F vs the HX7V.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and HX7V.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX7V to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 188 gr (0.41 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Cost at release $230 $499