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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S6000 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ST150F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6000 matches up versus the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung ST150F

 S6000 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S6000

 ST150F S6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung ST150F

 S6000 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S6000 and the ST150F.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300