Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S3100 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S3100 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB150F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3100 matches up vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung WB150F
S3100 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S3100
WB150F | S3100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung WB150F
S3100 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3100 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3100 against the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and WB150F.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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 | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 grams (0.26 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $139 | $230 |