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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model 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 AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 3 years after the WB150F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the AW130 matches up vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung WB150F

 AW130 WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon AW130

 WB150F AW130 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB150F

 AW130 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AW130 and the WB150F.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
73
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
50
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $398 $230