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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was manufactured 11 months after the DV150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7800 matches up versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung DV150F

 P7800 DV150F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon P7800

 DV150F P7800 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung DV150F

 P7800 DV150F 

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P7800 compared to the DV150F.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and DV150F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher P7800 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
65
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399g)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
75
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
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