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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 4 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the B500 scores vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB150F

 B500 WB150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon B500

 WB150F B500 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB150F

 B500 WB150F 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the B500 compared to the WB150F.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon B500 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern B500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
59
good battery power (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (541g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 600 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $230