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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P90
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Samsung WB150F

 P90 WB150F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P90

 WB150F P90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Samsung WB150F

 P90 WB150F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P90
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P90
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P90 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P90Samsung WB150F
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