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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out at a similar time to the WB150F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3300 matches up versus the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung WB150F

 S3300 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S3300

 WB150F S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB150F

 S3300 WB150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 versus the WB150F.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $230