Samsung WB150F vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WB150F was manufactured 7 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB150F grades versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F vs Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WB150F against the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB150F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.