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Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S800c and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was manufactured about the same time to the DV150F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S800c scores against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung DV150F

 S800c DV150F 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k460kSharper display (+359k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S800c

 DV150F S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung DV150F

 S800c DV150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S800c versus the DV150F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and DV150F.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (140 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (140 shots)
no Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging factors
Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 819 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $290 $150