Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung ST150F
S100 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+590k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S100
ST150F | S100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung ST150F
S100 | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |