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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was announced 24 months before the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST100 scores versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung WB150F

 ST100 WB150F 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung ST100

 WB150F ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB150F

 ST100 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST100 versus the WB150F.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
60
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (155 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung ST100Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung WB150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $230