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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung WB150F

 S3100 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S3100

 WB150F S3100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung WB150F

 S3100 WB150F 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung WB150F
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