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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W550

 WB150F W550 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB150F

 W550 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W550

 WB150F W550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 size comparison

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

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography info
Sony W550 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sony W550
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony W550 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W550
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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