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Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 L19 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L19 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ST150F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was introduced 4 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L19 grades versus the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung ST150F

 L19 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon L19

 ST150F L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung ST150F

 L19 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L19 and the ST150F.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and ST150F.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST150F will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
18
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
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
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $300