Clicky

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

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 Images

The 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.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung DV150F

 S8200 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S8200

 DV150F S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung DV150F

 S8200 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

Compare the Nikon S8200 and Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (213g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (213g)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung 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