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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced at a similar time to the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L26 scores against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB150F

 L26 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L26

 WB150F L26 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB150F

 L26 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L26 compared to the WB150F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and WB150F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
27
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 grams (0.36 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 200 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $70 $230