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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB250F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB150F grades versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung WB250F

 WB150F WB250F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB150F

 WB250F WB150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB250F

 WB150F WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB150F vs the WB250F.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and WB250F.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older WB150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung WB150FSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB150F Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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 (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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $250