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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was announced 17 months prior to the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PL200 scores vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB150F

 PL200 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung PL200

 WB150F PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB150F

 PL200 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL200 vs the WB150F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and WB150F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older PL200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 model BP70A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $230