Samsung WB150F vs Sony A99

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung WB150F versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was launched 11 months before the A99 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WB150F matches up against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB150F and the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and A99.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB150F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WB150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.