Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB150F
S620 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S620
WB150F | S620 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB150F
S620 | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S620 versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |