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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was introduced 12 months earlier than the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB150F scores against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W730

 WB150F W730 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung WB150F

 W730 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W730

 WB150F W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB150F and the W730.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony W730
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $138