Nikon S30 vs Samsung ST150F
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(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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Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S30 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and ST150F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S30 was revealed 11 months earlier than the ST150F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S30 grades vs the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung ST150F
| S30 | ST150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S30
| ST150F | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung ST150F
| S30 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S30 compared to the ST150F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and ST150F.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST150F will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung ST150F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.5fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 life | 240 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $119 | $300 |