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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST600 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WB150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST600 matches up versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung WB150F

 ST600 WB150F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung ST600

 WB150F ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB150F

 ST600 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST600 vs the WB150F.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST600
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (150g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (150g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung ST600Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST600 Samsung WB150F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB07 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $230