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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was released 6 months after the TX55 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB150F scores against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony TX55

 WB150F TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB150F

 TX55 WB150F 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX55

 WB150F TX55 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Samsung WB150F versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB150F compared to the TX55.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and TX55.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony TX55
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $350