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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung ST150F

 P7800 ST150F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon P7800

 ST150F P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung ST150F

 P7800 ST150F 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
low MP (12MP)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
75
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $300