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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB150F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was launched 12 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PL120 grades vs the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung WB150F

 PL120 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung PL120

 WB150F PL120 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB150F

 PL120 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL120 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 against the WB150F.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and WB150F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WB150F.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older PL120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung PL120Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL120 Samsung WB150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - 1
Retail cost $150 $230