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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P950 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was announced 8 years after the WB150F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the P950 scores versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB150F

 P950 WB150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2020January 2012More modern by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon P950

 WB150F P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB150F

 P950 WB150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P950 comes with exterior dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications 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 based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P950 versus the WB150F.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and WB150F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P950 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P950 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,005g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
59
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,005g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005g (2.22 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 290 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $797 $230