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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was announced 4 years before the WB150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL102 scores versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung WB150F

 SL102 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung SL102

 WB150F SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB150F

 SL102 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has outside measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL102 vs the WB150F.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and WB150F.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SL102 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
25
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung SL102Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL102 Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $230