Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon P510
- Successor is Nikon P530
(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
- Launched January 2012
Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe P520 was revealed 13 months later than the WB150F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P520 scores vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB150F
P520 | WB150F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P520
WB150F | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB150F
P520 | WB150F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P520 versus the WB150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and WB150F is 66 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and WB150F.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent P520 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $380 | $230 |