Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB150F

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S31 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WB150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was unveiled 18 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S31 grades against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S31 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S31 vs the WB150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S31 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB150F will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S31 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.