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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was manufactured 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB150F matches up vs the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W220

 WB150F W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB150F

 W220 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W220

 WB150F W220 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB150F and the W220.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB150F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W220
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $160