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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 4 years after the WB150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A900 grades against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung WB150F

 A900 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon A900

 WB150F A900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB150F

 A900 WB150F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 and the WB150F.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer A900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
40
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
74
lighter than average (289g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 life 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $230