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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S33 versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very close but the S33 (1/3.1") and WB150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S33 was brought out 3 years later than the WB150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S33 grades vs the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB150F

 S33 WB150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S33

 WB150F S33 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB150F

 S33 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S33 versus the WB150F.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB150F will provide you with more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S33 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (221g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
58
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (221 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (188g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
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image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (221 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $230