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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was launched around the same time to the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB150F matches up versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony TX66

 WB150F TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB150F

 TX66 WB150F 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX66

 WB150F TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F has exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB150F compared to the TX66.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and TX66.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony TX66
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery life (250 shots)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony TX66
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $350