Nikon S30 vs Samsung DV150F

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S30 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and DV150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the DV150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S30 matches up against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 versus Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S30 vs the DV150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV150F will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.