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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB150F and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB150F was unveiled around the same time to the W610 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB150F grades vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W610

 WB150F W610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung WB150F

 W610 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W610

 WB150F W610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F has outside 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) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB150F and Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB150F and the W610.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and W610.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W610
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $200