Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F
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![Nikon Coolpix L840 front Nikon Coolpix L840 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L840/Nikon-L840-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB150F front Samsung WB150F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB150F/Samsung-WB150F-front.jpg)
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon L830
(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
- Launched January 2012
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L840 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The L840 was announced 3 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the L840 grades vs the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB150F
L840 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 38 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon L840
WB150F | L840 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB150F
L840 | WB150F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L840 versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L840 against the WB150F.
![Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Samsung-WB150F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and WB150F is 67 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Samsung-WB150F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern L840 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Samsung-WB150F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Samsung-WB150F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung WB150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 538 grams (1.19 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 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 | 590 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $230 |