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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6500 was launched within a month of the DV150F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S6500 scores versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung DV150F

 S6500 DV150F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S6500

 DV150F S6500 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung DV150F

 S6500 DV150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6500 and the DV150F.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and DV150F.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
34
quite wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech AMOLED display Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $170 $150