Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P510
(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
Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe P500 was brought out 11 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P500 grades versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung WB150F
P500 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P500
WB150F | P500 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Samsung WB150F
P500 | WB150F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 offers external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P500 compared to the WB150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and WB150F is 67 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older P500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Samsung WB150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | 220 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $230 |