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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was announced 3 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S8100 matches up against the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung ST150F

 S8100 ST150F 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S8100

 ST150F S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung ST150F

 S8100 ST150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 and the ST150F.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and ST150F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-08 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $300