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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S8000 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 S8000 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 19 months prior to the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S8000 grades versus the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung WB150F

 S8000 WB150F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S8000

 WB150F S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung WB150F

 S8000 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 features physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8000 and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S8000 and the WB150F.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and WB150F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $230