Clicky

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The S6000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6000 scores vs the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung DV150F

 S6000 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S6000

 DV150F S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung DV150F

 S6000 DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 and Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6000 versus the DV150F.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $150