Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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38 Features
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB150F was launched 13 months later than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB150F scores vs the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX9
WB150F | WX9 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB150F
WX9 | WB150F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX9
WB150F | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB150F versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB150F versus the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and WX9.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB150F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $188 |