Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009
(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
- Released January 2013

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S1000pj was introduced 4 years earlier than the ST150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1000pj grades versus the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung ST150F
S1000pj | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S1000pj
ST150F | S1000pj | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung ST150F
S1000pj | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj features external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S1000pj versus Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and ST150F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $289 | $300 |