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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon AW120 and Samsung ST150F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 14 months later than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AW120 scores against the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung ST150F

 AW120 ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon AW120

 ST150F AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung ST150F

 AW120 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW120 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 vs the ST150F.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and ST150F.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher AW120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
69
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
48
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung ST150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 350 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $300