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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung PL210 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL210 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was manufactured 12 months before the WB150F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL210 matches up vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Samsung WB150F

 PL210 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung PL210

 WB150F PL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB150F

 PL210 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the PL210 against the WB150F.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and WB150F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged PL210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL210 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL210
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung PL210 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL210 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung PL210Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL210 Samsung WB150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $230