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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P610 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was announced 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P610 scores against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung WB150F

 P610 WB150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P610

 WB150F P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung WB150F

 P610 WB150F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 has outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P610 vs the WB150F.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and WB150F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and WB150F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent P610 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $430 $230