Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX220

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB150F grades versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F features external 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) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB150F versus the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX220 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WB150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.