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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and WB150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was manufactured 3 years before the WB150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CL5 scores against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung WB150F

 CL5 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung CL5

 WB150F CL5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB150F

 CL5 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL5 against the WB150F.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB150F will render extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
24
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL5
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung CL5Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as PL10 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-23 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $391 $230