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Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
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 P300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 19 months before the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P300 scores against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung ST150F

 P300 ST150F 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon P300

 ST150F P300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2011More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung ST150F

 P300 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P300 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 against the ST150F.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and ST150F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
63
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
36
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
30
really wide (25mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $300