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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S9100 and Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was manufactured 17 months before the DV150F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9100 scores against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung DV150F

 S9100 DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon S9100

 DV150F S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung DV150F

 S9100 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S9100 versus the DV150F.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and DV150F.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
32
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9100
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
36
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k 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 type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $150