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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released February 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 2 months after the ST150F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3500 scores versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung ST150F

 S3500 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S3500

 ST150F S3500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung ST150F

 S3500 ST150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3500 against the ST150F.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and ST150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
69
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (114g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $85 $300