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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was revealed 23 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB350F grades against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX150

 WB350F WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX150 WB350F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX150

 WB350F WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB350F and the WX150.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and WX150.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB350F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX150
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 276g (0.61 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $260 $300