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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony TX10

 WB150F TX10 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung WB150F

 TX10 WB150F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX10

 WB150F TX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony TX10
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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