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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 8 months after the WB150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung WB150F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB150F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WB150F Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB150F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the WB150F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB150F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-29 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $606 $230