Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB150F
S33 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S33
WB150F | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB150F
S33 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon S33 versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |