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Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S800c versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out about the same time to the ST150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S800c scores vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung ST150F

 S800c ST150F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S800c

 ST150F S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung ST150F

 S800c ST150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c comes with external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c and the ST150F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and ST150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 140 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $290 $300