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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P900
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB150F

 P900 WB150F 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P900

 WB150F P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB150F

 P900 WB150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
45
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
59
better than average battery life (360 shots)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (899 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
53
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung WB150F
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