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Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 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
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S640 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 4 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S640 grades vs the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung DV150F

 S640 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S640

 DV150F S640 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung DV150F

 S640 DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 has outside measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 against the DV150F.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and DV150F.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
62
lighter than average in class (130g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $225 $150