Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony WX300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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX350
WB150F | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB150F
WX350 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX350
WB150F | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
Check the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |