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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

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).

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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
40
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
42
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
68
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
49
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
34
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
32
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