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Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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 L120 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 23 months prior to the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L120 grades against the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung ST150F

 L120 ST150F 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon L120

 ST150F L120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung ST150F

 L120 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 and the ST150F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and ST150F is 75 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older L120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 gr (0.95 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $300