Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX500

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB150F was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB150F grades vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB150F compared to the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and WX500.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.