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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 3 years prior to the WB150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ10W grades versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung WB150F

 HZ10W WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung HZ10W

 WB150F HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB150F

 HZ10W WB150F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the WB150F.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and WB150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
31
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249g)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung WB150F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $230