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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S620 versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S620 was brought out 3 years prior to the WB150F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S620 matches up versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB150F

 S620 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S620

 WB150F S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB150F

 S620 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 compared to the WB150F.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WB150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older S620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
62
lighter than others in class (120g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $37 $230