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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was announced 13 months later than the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST150F scores against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung WB150F

 ST150F WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung ST150F

 WB150F ST150F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB150F

 ST150F WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F has got external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST150F and the WB150F.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WB150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ST150F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (188g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
30
decently wide (25mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung ST150FSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST150F Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $230