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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 19 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB150F matches up versus the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony TX9

 WB150F TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB150F

 TX9 WB150F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony TX9

 WB150F TX9 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F vs the TX9.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and TX9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher WB150F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (188g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
supports touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (149g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony TX9
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter 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
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $799