Samsung WB150F vs Sony W380

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB150F and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was released 2 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB150F scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB150F and the W380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and W380.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.