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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 3 years before the DV150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5100 scores vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung DV150F

 S5100 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S5100

 DV150F S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung DV150F

 S5100 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5100 vs the DV150F.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
62
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $150