Samsung WB150F vs Sony A33

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB150F and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was introduced 17 months after the A33 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB150F scores versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB150F enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB150F and Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB150F compared to the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and A33.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The WB150F comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer WB150F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.