Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 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
- Released January 2012
(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- Superseded the Sony A35

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.

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.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A37
WB150F | A37 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung WB150F
A37 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A37
WB150F | A37 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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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 |