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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was unveiled 2 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB150F matches up versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony A65

 WB150F A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung WB150F

 A65 WB150F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony A65

 WB150F A65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2011Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB150F against the A65.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and A65.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB150F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Sony A65
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography info
Sony A65 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
Sony A65 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
Sony A65 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
78
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony A65
 Samsung WB150FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony SLT-A65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $700