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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the DV150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S8100 scores against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung DV150F

 S8100 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S8100

 DV150F S8100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung DV150F

 S8100 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 compared to the DV150F.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and DV150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-08 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 (60 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $150