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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was released 6 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB150F scores vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 WB150F WX30 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB150F

		

		

			
 WX30 WB150F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 WB150F WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F has 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB150F versus the WX30.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and WX30.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
30
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
Street photography with Sony WX30
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony WX30
51
 incredible zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (432mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
49
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
32
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (188 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (117g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $259