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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was brought out 2 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the L830 scores against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB150F

 L830 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L830

 WB150F L830 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB150F

 L830 WB150F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 offers external measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L830 vs the WB150F.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and WB150F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and WB150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L830 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern L830 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (508g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
58
good battery life (390 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (508 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L830
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (390 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (508 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508g (1.12 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $230