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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled at a similar time to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST150F grades versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung WB250F

 ST150F WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST150F

 WB250F ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB250F

 ST150F WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F features exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F versus the WB250F.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and WB250F.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung ST150FSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST150F Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $250