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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 2 months after the DV150F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S3500 scores versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung DV150F

 S3500 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S3500

 DV150F S3500 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung DV150F

 S3500 DV150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S3500 compared to the DV150F.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (129g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $85 $150