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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung ST150F
(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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the ST150F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3300 scores versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung ST150F

 S3300 ST150F 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S3300

 ST150F S3300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung ST150F

 S3300 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 and the ST150F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and ST150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
36
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $99 $300