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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
42 Overall
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Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was introduced very close to the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB150F grades vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 WB150F WX50 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB150F

		

		

			
 WX50 WB150F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 WB150F WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F provides physical 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) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB150F against the WX50.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and WX50.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
52
 amazing zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (432mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
49
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
38
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony WX50
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 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    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $230 $250