Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V
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92 Imaging
38 Features
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX7V
WB150F | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB150F
HX7V | WB150F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX7V
WB150F | HX7V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |