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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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 SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL202 was introduced 3 years before the WB150F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL202 matches up versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung WB150F

 SL202 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung SL202

 WB150F SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB150F

 SL202 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL202 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL202 compared to the WB150F.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL202
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL202
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung SL202Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL202 Samsung WB150F
Also referred to as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $140 $230