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Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S620 matches up vs the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung ST150F

 S620 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S620

 ST150F S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung ST150F

 S620 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing 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 differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S620 vs the ST150F.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and ST150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $37 $300