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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very close but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WB150F was announced 4 months earlier than the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB150F matches up vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A37

 WB150F A37 
Display dimensions3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung WB150F

 A37 WB150F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A37

 WB150F A37 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2012Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB150F vs the A37.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and A37.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB150F having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A37 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
Sony A37 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sony A37
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
Sony A37 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A37
 Samsung WB150FSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-09 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.6 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 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 All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $522