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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released August 2010
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5100 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S5100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ST150F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5100 matches up against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung ST150F

 S5100 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S5100

 ST150F S5100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung ST150F

 S5100 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 has got external dimensions 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 ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5100 and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5100 versus the ST150F.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and ST150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (132g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $300