Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB150F was launched 3 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB150F scores vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony S930
WB150F | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB150F
S930 | WB150F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony S930
WB150F | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F enjoys external dimensions 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB150F and the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and S930.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WB150F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $230 | $219 |