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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung WB150F and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB150F scores versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony T900

 WB150F T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB150F

 T900 WB150F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony T900

 WB150F T900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB150F versus the T900.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger WB150F provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony T900
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sony T900
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony T900
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony T900
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $300