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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 16 months prior to the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S8200 scores against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung ST150F

 S8200 ST150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Nikon S8200

 ST150F S8200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung ST150F

 S8200 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8200 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S8200 and the ST150F.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and ST150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung ST150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 961 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
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 213 gr (0.47 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $300