Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Announced January 2013
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Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S8200 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S8200 was announced 16 months prior to the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S8200 scores against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung DV150F
| S8200 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 961k | 460k | Sharper screen (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S8200
| DV150F | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 16 months | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung DV150F
| S8200 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 and the DV150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and DV150F.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung DV150F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 961k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 213 gr (0.47 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | 250 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $329 | $150 |