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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was revealed 12 months prior to the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST150F scores versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung WB50F

 ST150F WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung ST150F

 WB50F ST150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB50F

 ST150F WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST150F vs the WB50F.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ST150F is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung ST150FSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST150F Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum 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" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $180