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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 16 months before the WB150F making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S8100 matches up vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB150F

 S8100 WB150F 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S8100

 WB150F S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB150F

 S8100 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S8100 versus the WB150F.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and WB150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
55
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 180 gr (0.40 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $230