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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled at a similar time to the DV150F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S5200 grades vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung DV150F

 S5200 DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S5200

 DV150F S5200 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung DV150F

 S5200 DV150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 against the DV150F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and DV150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
68
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 160 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $150