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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB150F versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was released 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB150F grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony S2100

 WB150F S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB150F

 S2100 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony S2100

 WB150F S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F comes with exterior 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB150F compared to the S2100.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WB150F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony S2100
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sony S2100
69
lighter than competition (188g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony S2100
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID SLB-10A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $0