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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was manufactured 3 years before the WB150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ15W matches up vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung WB150F

 HZ15W WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung HZ15W

 WB150F HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB150F

 HZ15W WB150F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W and the WB150F.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and WB150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung WB150F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung WB150F
Also called as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-23 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 12 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 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
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 recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $230