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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB150F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was announced 11 months before the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST65 matches up vs the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung WB150F

 ST65 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung ST65

 WB150F ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB150F

 ST65 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST65 vs the WB150F.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and WB150F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST65 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung WB150F
 Samsung ST65Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST65 Samsung WB150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $230