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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 18 months prior to the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ25W scores vs the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB150F

 HZ25W WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung HZ25W

 WB150F HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB150F

 HZ25W WB150F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has got external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the WB150F.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WB150F is 70 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and WB150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (188g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung WB150F
Also Known as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $230