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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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 SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung WB150F

 SL720 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung SL720

 WB150F SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB150F

 SL720 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (168g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL720
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL720
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung SL720Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung WB150F
Also called as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-14 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 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/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $230