Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB150F

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 13 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6500 scores against the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S6500 versus the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S6500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.