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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung ST150F

 S1000pj ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S1000pj

 ST150F S1000pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung ST150F

 S1000pj ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung ST150F
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