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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony S930

 WB150F S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB150F

 S930 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony S930

 WB150F S930 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB150F
Street photography with Sony S930
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony S930
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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