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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3500 was introduced 14 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3500 grades vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung WB150F

 S3500 WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S3500

 WB150F S3500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB150F

 S3500 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the WB150F.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (129g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2012-01-09
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 129 grams (0.28 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $85 $230