Clicky

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The DV150F was unveiled within a month of the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV150F scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung WB250F

 DV150F WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung DV150F

 WB250F DV150F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB250F

 DV150F WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F comes with external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F and the WB250F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and WB250F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $250