Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was unveiled 2 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB150F grades versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F provides outer 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 TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB150F vs the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and TX1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB150F using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB150F will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WB150F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.