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Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon L610 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 5 months earlier than the ST150F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L610 matches up against the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung ST150F

 L610 ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon L610

 ST150F L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung ST150F

 L610 ST150F 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L610 versus the ST150F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and ST150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (120 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (120 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (120 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 120 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $300