Samsung WB150F vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB150F was unveiled 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB150F grades vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB150F and the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and RX100 VI is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB150F having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.