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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S6200 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 16 months before the ST150F making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6200 grades versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung ST150F

 S6200 ST150F 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S6200

 ST150F S6200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung ST150F

 S6200 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Nikon S6200 and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6200 compared to the ST150F.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
70
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
quite wide (25mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $300