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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed at a similar time to the ST150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5200 scores against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung ST150F

 S5200 ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S5200

 ST150F S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung ST150F

 S5200 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S5200 vs the ST150F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and ST150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
28
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
68
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (114g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
42
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 160 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $300