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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced within a month of the WB800F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DV150F scores against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung WB800F

 DV150F WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung DV150F

 WB800F DV150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB800F

 DV150F WB800F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has external 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F and the WB800F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and WB800F.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $300