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Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L20 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was released 4 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L20 matches up vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung ST150F

 L20 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon L20

 ST150F L20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung ST150F

 L20 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 vs the ST150F.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and ST150F.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
really wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 135 gr (0.30 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $300