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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 13 months after the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DV150F scores vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung WB850F

 DV150F WB850F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung DV150F

 WB850F DV150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB850F

 DV150F WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has got exterior dimensions 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F and the WB850F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and WB850F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent DV150F should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (116g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $599