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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

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
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB150F versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was released 12 months prior to the WB30F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB150F grades vs the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung WB30F

 WB150F WB30F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB150F

 WB30F WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB30F

 WB150F WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB150F against the WB30F.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB150F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung WB150FSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB150F Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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 (30, 15fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 One One
Pricing at launch $230 $180