Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was brought out 11 months after the ST150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7800 matches up versus the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P7800 against the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and ST150F is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P7800 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.