Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB150F was released 3 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB150F matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony W800
WB150F | W800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB150F
W800 | WB150F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony W800
WB150F | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB150F versus the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and W800.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-13 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
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 grams (0.41 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
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 | One |
Price at release | $230 | $90 |