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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 6 months after the DV150F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW110 matches up versus the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung DV150F

 AW110 DV150F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon AW110

 DV150F AW110 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung DV150F

 AW110 DV150F 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW110 versus the DV150F.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung DV150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED monitor Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
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 1920 x 1080 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $150