Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Launched February 2009
- Old Model is Nikon P80
(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
- Launched January 2012

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The P90 was announced 3 years before the WB150F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P90 grades against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Samsung WB150F
P90 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P90
WB150F | P90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB150F
P90 | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P90 against the WB150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P90 and WB150F is 70 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and WB150F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL5 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $700 | $230 |