Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched February 2006
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The GX-1L was launched 6 years earlier than the WB150F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-1L scores vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung WB150F
GX-1L | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung GX-1L
WB150F | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2006 | More modern by 71 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB150F
GX-1L | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L vs the WB150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WB150F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB150F will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 570g (1.26 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 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 | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $230 |