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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(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
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony WX9

 WB150F WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB150F

 WX9 WB150F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony WX9

 WB150F WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony WX9
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony WX9
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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