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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB50F versus Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was announced 23 months after the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB50F grades against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX150

 WB50F WX150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB50F

 WX150 WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX150

 WB50F WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F compared to the WX150.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and WX150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB50F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony WX150
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $300