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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST30 grades versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung WB150F

 ST30 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung ST30

 WB150F ST30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB150F

 ST30 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 offers exterior measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 and the WB150F.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and WB150F is 98 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB150F will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
54
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST30
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung ST30Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST30 Samsung WB150F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-19 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87g (0.19 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $55 $230