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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was launched 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB150F grades against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX90V

 WB150F HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX90V WB150F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX90V

 WB150F HX90V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB150F against the HX90V.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and HX90V.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WB150F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $440