Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX80

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was announced 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB150F grades versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB150F versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB150F and the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and HX80.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.