Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and DV150F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The L19 was announced 4 years before the DV150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the L19 grades vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung DV150F
L19 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon L19
DV150F | L19 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung DV150F
L19 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L19 and Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 vs the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung DV150F will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Samsung DV150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $150 |