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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was announced 17 months earlier than the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB150F grades against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony TF1

 WB150F TF1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB150F

 TF1 WB150F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony TF1

 WB150F TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB150F compared to the TF1.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proof
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
environment proof
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (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 support
no Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $266