Samsung WB150F: A Pocket Megazoom With Built-In Wi-Fi

28.04.2012

The Samsung WB150F is one of the first cameras we've seen that offers Wi-Fi features as a complement to impressive camera specs; most Wi-Fi cameras we've seen in the past were essentially that relied on their wireless features as a key selling point. This camera backs up its array of wireless-sharing options with a long-zoom lens, manual controls, interesting creative effects, and in-camera editing options.

Operational simplicity and an uncluttered button layout are usually positives, but the Samsung WB150F may have too many options for its bare-bones controls to handle smoothly. This camera would benefit from a touchscreen for inputting logins and passwords, and a scroll wheel or a jog dial for adjusting manual settings. The model's image quality is good but not great, and its video quality lags behind that of its top-tier competition. The WB150F rates as a versatile, feature-packed camera, but its core strengths will appeal to casual shooters interested in easy-to-apply effects and direct-to-Facebook functionality, rather than to more-experienced shooters who want an advanced long-zoom camera with wireless features.