Clicky

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The WB150F was announced within a month of the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the WB150F scores against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W650

 WB150F W650 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB150F

 W650 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W650

 WB150F W650 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F has got outside 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB150F vs the W650.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and W650.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W650
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
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 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 recording
Storage media 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
Retail price $230 $140