Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Released March 2015
- Refreshed by Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The P900 was revealed 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P900 scores against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB150F
P900 | WB150F | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P900
WB150F | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB150F
P900 | WB150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P900 versus the WB150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and WB150F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P900 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer P900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-03-02 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 899g (1.98 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $600 | $230 |