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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CL80 grades vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung WB150F

 CL80 WB150F 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung CL80

 WB150F CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB150F

 CL80 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 versus the WB150F.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and WB150F.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
60
provides touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung CL80Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung WB150F
Also called ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 ID SLB-11A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $230