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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Successor is Nikon AW120
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was revealed 19 months after the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AW110 matches up vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung WB150F

 AW110 WB150F 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon AW110

 WB150F AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB150F

 AW110 WB150F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 vs the WB150F.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AW110 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
67
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-05 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data 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 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $230