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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 13 months later than the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV150F matches up against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung WB150F

 DV150F WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung DV150F

 WB150F DV150F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB150F

 DV150F WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F compared to the WB150F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $230