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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P500
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung WB150F

 P500 WB150F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P500

 WB150F P500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Samsung WB150F

 P500 WB150F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P500 and WB150F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P500 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (494 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P500
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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amazing zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than competition (494 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (188g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (494g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P500Samsung WB150F
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