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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S32 versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close but the S32 (1/3") and WB150F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was revealed 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S32 scores against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung WB150F

 S32 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S32

 WB150F S32 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung WB150F

 S32 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 offers outer 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) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 against the WB150F.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and WB150F.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S32 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB150F will result in extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S32 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
58
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design 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 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $230