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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
47 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 4 months prior to the WB150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S8200 grades against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB150F

          

          

            
 S8200 WB150F 
Display resolution961k460kSharper display (+501k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Nikon S8200

          

          

            
 WB150F S8200 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB150F

          

          

            
 S8200 WB150F 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 enjoys 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 WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 and the WB150F.
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and WB150F.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

            Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
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 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
41
 great zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (213g)
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (350mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than average in class (188g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (432mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
45
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
Samsung WB150F Vlogging info
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (188 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB150F
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 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 grams (0.47 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $230