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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and WB150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was released 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P340 matches up against the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung WB150F

 P340 WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P340

 WB150F P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung WB150F

 P340 WB150F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P340 features outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P340 versus the WB150F.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB150F will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer P340 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 188 gr (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 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $230