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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Later Model is Nikon P7700
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon P7100 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was launched 10 months before the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7100 grades against the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Samsung DV150F

 P7100 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon P7100

 DV150F P7100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 10 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Samsung DV150F

 P7100 DV150F 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P7100 and the DV150F.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and DV150F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and DV150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung DV150F will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older P7100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (395 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
56
great battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (395g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
34
decently wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (395 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $750 $150