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Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 6 months before the DV150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the P310 scores vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung DV150F

 P310 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon P310

 DV150F P310 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung DV150F

 P310 DV150F 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 versus the DV150F.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and DV150F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (116g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $700 $150