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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6300 was brought out very close to the WB150F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6300 scores versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung WB150F

 S6300 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S6300

 WB150F S6300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB150F

 S6300 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S6300 versus the WB150F.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $230