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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 7 months before the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P300 grades versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB150F

 P300 WB150F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P300

 WB150F P300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB150F

 P300 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P300 compared to the WB150F.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
28
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-31 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $230