Samsung WB150F vs Sony A55

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very comparable but the WB150F (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was brought out 17 months later than the A55 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB150F grades versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB150F and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F comes with outer 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) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB150F against the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and A55.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB150F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A55 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher WB150F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.