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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced at a similar time to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST150F matches up versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung WB30F

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST150F

		

		

			
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Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB30F

		

		

			
 ST150F WB30F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F features physical 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) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST150F versus the WB30F.
Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and WB30F.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
35
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
56
 lighter than others (114g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
36
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
69
 lighter than others (114g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (128g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
39
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
30
 quite wide (25mm)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than others (114g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST150FSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST150F Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $180