Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung WB150F
CL80 | WB150F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung CL80
WB150F | CL80 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB150F
CL80 | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung CL80 and Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |