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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was launched 6 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB150F matches up versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony HX9V

 WB150F HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB150F

 HX9V WB150F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony HX9V

 WB150F HX9V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in 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) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB150F compared to the HX9V.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and HX9V.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $328