Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 13 months later than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB150F scores vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB150F vs the W530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and W530.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WB150F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.