Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Replacement is Samsung NX300
(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
- Revealed January 2012

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

The NX210 was announced 8 months later than the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX210 matches up vs the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB150F
NX210 | WB150F | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung NX210
WB150F | NX210 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB150F
NX210 | WB150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 against the WB150F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and WB150F.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX210 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-14 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $625 | $230 |