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Samsung WB850F vs Sony WX150

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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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
37
 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
63
 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
45
 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
45
 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