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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 13 months after the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3600 matches up against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung DV150F

 S3600 DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S3600

 DV150F S3600 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV150F

 S3600 DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3600 and the DV150F.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and DV150F.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S3600 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
37
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (116g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
quite wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3600
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Battery life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $150