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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P520
(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
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
  • Launched January 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung WB150F

 P520 WB150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P520

 WB150F P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung WB150F

 P520 WB150F 
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).

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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.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and WB150F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (550g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
57
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
heavier than others (550 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P520
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
57
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (550 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung WB150F
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