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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 3 years before the WB150F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1000pj matches up against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung WB150F

 S1000pj WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S1000pj

 WB150F S1000pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB150F

 S1000pj WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj has external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj versus the WB150F.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and WB150F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 gr (0.39 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $289 $230