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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX200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
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB150F

 NX210 WB150F 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung NX210

 WB150F NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB150F

 NX210 WB150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
55
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
34
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung NX210Samsung WB150F
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