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Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 4 years prior to the DV150F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S630 grades vs the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung DV150F

 S630 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S630

 DV150F S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung DV150F

 S630 DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S630 against the DV150F.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" 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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $150