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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was launched 13 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST150F scores versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung WB850F

 ST150F WB850F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST150F

 WB850F ST150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB850F

 ST150F WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has physical dimensions 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F vs the WB850F.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WB850F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ST150F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST150FSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST150F Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $599