Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F
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63 Features
62 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Announced May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
(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

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The NX3000 was launched 2 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX3000 matches up against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB150F
NX3000 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung NX3000
WB150F | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB150F
NX3000 | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 versus the WB150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and WB150F.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Samsung WB150F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-05-26 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 life | 370 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $897 | $230 |