Nikon P310 vs Samsung ST150F
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
44
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
35
96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
35
Nikon P310 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P300
- Successor is Nikon P330
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon P310 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the P310 grades against the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung ST150F
| P310 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon P310
| ST150F | P310 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung ST150F
| P310 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2012 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 vs the ST150F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and ST150F.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
Nikon P310 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Nikon P310 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Nikon P310 Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
decently wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P310 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Samsung ST150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-06-22 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical 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 | 230 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $700 | $300 |