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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced within a month of the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV150F grades vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung WB30F

 DV150F WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung DV150F

 WB30F DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB30F

 DV150F WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has got 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) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DV150F vs the WB30F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and WB30F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
36
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (116g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $180