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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB850F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was manufactured at a similar time to the WX150 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB850F matches up versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony WX150

 WB850F WX150 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB850F

 WX150 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony WX150

 WB850F WX150 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB850F comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB850F and the WX150.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB850F and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB850F and WX150.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (250g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony WX150
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech AMOLED display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $599 $300