Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB150F Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung WB30F
WB150F | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB150F
WB30F | WB150F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB30F
WB150F | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung WB150F versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung WB150F | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |