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Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched 11 months prior to the DV150F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L26 grades against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung DV150F

 L26 DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon L26

 DV150F L26 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung DV150F

 L26 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L26 against the DV150F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older L26 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
quite wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $70 $150