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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 11 months prior to the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L24 scores versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung WB150F

 L24 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L24

 WB150F L24 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB150F

 L24 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L24 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 compared to the WB150F.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and WB150F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The older L24 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (188g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 life 220 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $230