Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2014
(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
Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S32 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the S32 (1/3") and ST150F (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S32 was manufactured 14 months after the ST150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S32 grades vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung ST150F
S32 | ST150F | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S32
ST150F | S32 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung ST150F
S32 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S32 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S32 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S32 against the ST150F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and ST150F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung ST150F will resolve greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S32 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $300 |