Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB150F

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL30 grades versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has got external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SL30 and the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.