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Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L22 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 3 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L22 matches up against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung ST150F

 L22 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon L22

 ST150F L22 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung ST150F

 L22 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 features outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L22 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 versus the ST150F.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and ST150F.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $300