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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 16 months earlier than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW100 grades vs the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung ST150F

 AW100 ST150F 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon AW100

 ST150F AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung ST150F

 AW100 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW100 versus the ST150F.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and ST150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
55
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Samsung ST150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $300