Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB150F
B500 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 51 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon B500
WB150F | B500 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB150F
B500 | WB150F | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |