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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P310 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 6 months after the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P310 matches up versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung WB150F

 P310 WB150F 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P310

 WB150F P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung WB150F

 P310 WB150F 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 features outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 versus the WB150F.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-22 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 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 194g (0.43 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical 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 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $230