Samsung WB150F vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB150F and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB150F was manufactured 17 months before the RX1R making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB150F scores against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F and Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F against the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and RX1R.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB150F due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged WB150F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.