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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB150F and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 2 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WB150F grades against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W370

 WB150F W370 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB150F

 W370 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W370

 WB150F W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB150F against the W370.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and W370.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WB150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB150F
Street photography with Sony W370
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
Landscape photography with Sony W370
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W370
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $230