Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was brought out 3 years before the WB150F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL720 scores versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL720 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL720 and the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SL720 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.