Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX5

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The WB150F was revealed 23 months later than the TX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB150F matches up versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB150F compared to the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and TX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB150F using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB150F will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB150F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.