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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 2 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB150F grades against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W320

 WB150F W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB150F

 W320 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W320

 WB150F W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F against the W320.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and W320.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB150F should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (188g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W320
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 188 grams (0.41 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $269