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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB150F and Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was unveiled 4 months after the A35 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB150F matches up vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A35

 WB150F A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB150F

 A35 WB150F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A35

 WB150F A35 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB150F and Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB150F vs the A35.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A35 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and A35.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB150F using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A35 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB150F
Street photography with Sony A35
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (415g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Sony A35
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than average in class (415g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than average in class (415g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB150FSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB150F Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-09 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $598