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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 14 months later than the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung WB150F

 Galaxy Camera WB150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WB150F Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB150F

 Galaxy Camera WB150F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera features exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the WB150F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and WB150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung WB150F
Also called Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 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 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $230