Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB150F was released 19 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB150F grades against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX5
WB150F | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB150F
WX5 | WB150F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX5
WB150F | WX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F offers 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 WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB150F compared to the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and WX5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher WB150F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $230 | $250 |