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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P520
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 P530 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P530 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 2 years after the WB150F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P530 matches up against the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung WB150F

 P530 WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P530

 WB150F P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung WB150F

 P530 WB150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon P530 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the P530 vs the WB150F.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and WB150F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and WB150F.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher P530 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (494g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (494g)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $230