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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB150F versus Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB150F was unveiled 13 months later than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB150F matches up versus the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Samsung WB700

 WB150F WB700 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung WB150F

 WB700 WB150F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB700

 WB150F WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F has outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB150F versus Samsung WB700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB150F vs the WB700.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB150F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Samsung WB700
 Samsung WB150FSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB150F Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) -
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $300