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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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 L810 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L810 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed at a similar time to the WB150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L810 grades versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung WB150F

 L810 WB150F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L810

 WB150F L810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung WB150F

 L810 WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 and the WB150F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and WB150F is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (188g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
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 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 430g (0.95 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $230