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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

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").

Photography Glossary

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

 ST150F WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST150F

 WB30F ST150F 

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
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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