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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB150F and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was launched 13 months later than the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB150F matches up versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W510

 WB150F W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB150F

 W510 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W510

 WB150F W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F features physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F versus the W510.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and W510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB150F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sony W510
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W510
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $99