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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 11 months prior to the ST150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S4300 scores versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung ST150F

 S4300 ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S4300

 ST150F S4300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung ST150F

 S4300 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S4300 compared to the ST150F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and ST150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (139g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
41
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 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
Battery life 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $300