Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB150F

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was brought out 16 months before the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX100 grades vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX100 against the WB150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and WB150F.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX100 will resolve extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.