Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB150F was brought out 6 months after the W550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB150F grades vs the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W550
WB150F | W550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB150F
W550 | WB150F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W550
WB150F | W550 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F versus the W550.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and W550.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | 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 rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 |
Card slots | One | - |
Retail price | $230 | $119 |