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Samsung WB150F Review

08 May, 2012, 1:41 pm IST | by Aaron Almeida | Point and Shoot

Point and Shoot

Features a matte black finish

Features a matte black finish
The various features can be accessed through the mode dial at the top
The 3-inch screen at the back provides a lot of detail
Can shoot images at 18x zoom
Rounded sides add to the look of the camera

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PRICE IN INDIA

12,900

TECH2 RATING

7.5

AVERAGE USER RATING

8.5

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 1800 3000 8282, 18002668282

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The fact that travel compact cameras are now a common sight does not come across as a surprise. Practically, all camera manufacturers have released their own model and are in the process of pushing the envelope further, as far as optical zoom lenses are concerned. We recently reviewed the Panasonic DMC- TZ25 and the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS, both of which did well in our reviews. So what does a brand have to do to set itself apart from the competition? Samsung now has an answer to this in their latest travel compact, the WB150F that comes with an 18x zoom lens and the feature that lends it novelty in a crowded segment is Wi-Fi connectivity. Read on to know more about this point and shoot option.

Rounded sides add to the look of the camera

Rounded sides add to the look of the camera

 


Design and Build Quality
The Samsung WB150F is a pocket sized point and shoot option that is quite compact and can easily fit in the pocket of a jeans or a shirt. Even as the trend of skinny cameras is growing, this one is quite chunky in comparison to the rest. However, it is quite slim, for a camera featured in the travel compact genre. The camera features curved sides, which add to the aesthetic appeal of the model.

 

 

 

On video: Samsung WB150F

 

 

 

The model is available in two colour options, that are black and white and the WB150F model that we received was the black version. The camera with its matte finish is pleasing to look at and does not retain fingerprints that are common on devices with a glossy finish. The front of the camera features the large hand grip that helps in the handling. The face of the camera also features the lens that occupies most of this area. Other than that, the front of the unit features an LED flash and an AF assist.

The rear of the WB150F is dominated by the large 3-inch screen that is flush against the body of the camera. The display features a resolution of 460,000 dots, which is really good and is slowly becoming a common feature in above entry level cameras. The fact that this model uses a screen with this resolution gives it a major advantage over many other cameras in this price range. Alongside the screen, there are various buttons that help in navigating through the interface. Samsung has done a good job of adding only a few buttons at the back and this helps in them being spaced well. Apart from the standard buttons found on virtually all compact cameras, there is a dedicated video recording button as well, which can help in easily starting to record video clips. The mode dial for the camera is located at the top and there are a range of modes one can use for convenient shooting. The shutter release button is located next to the zoom rocker and also featured at the top is the power button. The build quality for all these buttons is really good and we had no complaints.

Can shoot images at 18x zoom

Can shoot images at 18x zoom

 


Connectivity options lie in a bay at the side, comprising just a mini USB 2.0 port that can be used to transfer files onto a PC or simply to connect it to a television and playback content. The battery bay is located underneath the camera and the memory card is located in this area, too. The flaps for both the battery bay and the USB port have been built well. The overall build quality of the camera is really good and it could definitely come out on top, if it were to be faced with a few accidental drops. The design of the camera is not that breathtaking and though it is not one of the best looking models, it is certainly not the ugliest. However, this bit is purely subjective and some may actually love the look of this camera.

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