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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was announced at a similar time to the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST150F grades versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung WB800F

 ST150F WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung ST150F

 WB800F ST150F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB800F

 ST150F WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST150F versus the WB800F.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WB800F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (114g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung ST150FSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST150F Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $300