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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was brought out within a month of the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB150F matches up against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W620

 WB150F W620 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB150F

 W620 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W620

 WB150F W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F provides outside measurements 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB150F versus the W620.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony W620
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $102