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Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 16 months earlier than the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S100 scores vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung ST150F

 S100 ST150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S100

 ST150F S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung ST150F

 S100 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S100 and the ST150F.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
65
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Organic LED monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $300