Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W530
WB150F | W530 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB150F
W530 | WB150F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W530
WB150F | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W530 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $269 |