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Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • New Model is Nikon P340
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was brought out 2 months after the DV150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P330 scores against the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung DV150F

 P330 DV150F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon P330

 DV150F P330 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung DV150F

 P330 DV150F 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P330 versus the DV150F.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung DV150F will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
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 rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $150