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Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced 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 S630 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S630 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 3 years before the WB150F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S630 scores against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung WB150F

 S630 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S630

 WB150F S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung WB150F

 S630 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S630 versus the WB150F.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-01-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data 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 grams (0.31 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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-L12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $230