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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was announced 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB150F grades vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX350

 WB150F WX350 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB150F

 WX350 WB150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX350

 WB150F WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F has got physical 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB150F vs the WX350.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and WX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony WX350
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $270