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Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 16 months earlier than the DV150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S100 grades vs the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung DV150F

 S100 DV150F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k460kSharper display (+360k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S100

 DV150F S100 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung DV150F

 S100 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 and the DV150F.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and DV150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
65
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (150 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 820 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Organic LED monitor Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 150 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $150