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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched about the same time to the WB150F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DV300F scores vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung WB150F

 DV300F WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung DV300F

 WB150F DV300F 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB150F

 DV300F WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F and the WB150F.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Battery model BP88 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $230