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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6200 was brought out 16 months before the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6200 grades versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung DV150F

 S6200 DV150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S6200

 DV150F S6200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung DV150F

 S6200 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6200 compared to the DV150F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and DV150F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
70
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $150