Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB150F was introduced 5 months after the TX10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB150F scores against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony TX10
WB150F | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung WB150F
TX10 | WB150F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX10
WB150F | TX10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F features outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB150F versus the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and TX10.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX10 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $309 |