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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 23 months earlier than the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L22 matches up versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung WB150F

 L22 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L22

 WB150F L22 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung WB150F

 L22 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 against the WB150F.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $230